Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship

Involves working from engineering drawings, data, and documentation in order to carry out the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis and maintenance of all hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment. Their problem-solving skills make them experts in troubleshooting manufacturing plants and identifying system faults.

A Mechanical fitter is the engineering specialist responsible for putting together Don Valley equipment, and installing, maintaining, and repairing material handling processes. As a mechanical fitter, you lay out the components of a machine and use the drawings or schematics to secure the parts according to specifications.

Duties will include:

• Efficiently disassemble /reassemble material handling equipment
• Participate in any continuous improvement activities, including workshops and discussion groups relating to quality, cost, and delivery performance
• Assist and support the implementation and promotion of continuous improvement

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 

• Day release 
• You will undertake The Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standard
  https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-fitter-v1-1
  • Qualification awarding body has yet to be confirmed between;
    • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organisation EAL; GLH 750
    • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) – Awarding organisation Pearson; GLH 720
    • Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Awarding organisation City & Guilds; GLH 720
• You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed 
• You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become an Engineer of the future!