Glass Processing and Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Learn how to fabricate Georgian and duplex designs
Assembly
The Apprentice will learn all the assembly skills required in the manufacture of sealed units –

• Safe glass handling skills
• Loading and unloading machines
• Using the glass washer
• Using the automated spacer applicator
• Butyling rigid spacer bar
• Applying ridged bar spacer
• Using the argon gas press
• Machine maintenance

Sealing
The Apprentice will learn all the Sealing skills required in the manufacture of sealed units –

• How to use a two part sealing gun
• How to use a hot melt sealing gun
• Unit finishing
• Machine maintenance
• Storing units
• loading and poling stillages

The apprenticeship will be overseen by the factory Foreman and Manager. We aim provide opportunities for development of skill and support the apprentice towards independence.

Desired skills

• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel
• An aptitude for things mechanical is an advantage for setting up machinery

Personal qualities

• Bright, alert and interested.
• Team player who needs to slot in to a relatively small but skilled workforce.
• Must be punctual

Desired qualifications

4 GCSE's grade A*- C or equivalent including Maths, English & Science.

Future prospects

Progression to Level 3.

Things to consider

Please note employers may view your application. It is important that you answer all sections fully and that you check your spelling and grammar. All applications must be made through Apprenticeship vacancies. Do not contact the employer direct or this may result in your application not being considered.
You will receive full training on all the duties that you will be asked to carry out, usually on a one-to-one basis and a ‘mentor’ is likely to be allocated to help you through the learning process. You will also be invited and expected to attend all other mandatory training workshops carried out within the business. Must be able to travel to North Road once a week for college.