Summary
Join Lee Spring as an Apprentice Engineering Spring Maker and learn how precision springs are manufactured. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will develop practical engineering skills, operate production equipment under supervision and help produce springs to customer specifications.
What you will do at work
Main Duties;
- Assist with setting up and operating spring-making machinery under supervision.
- Learn to manufacture springs to drawings, job instructions and customer specifications.
- Prepare and handle wire, materials, tools and components safely.
- Carry out basic dimensional and visual checks using appropriate measuring equipment.
- Identify defects, report problems and help maintain consistent product quality.
- Support machine changeovers, routine checks and basic maintenance as authorised.
- Record production information accurately and follow established procedures.
- Work with colleagues to meet production schedules and improve efficiency.
General responsibilities:
- Follow safe working practices, PPE requirements and company health and safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organised work area and follow housekeeping standards.
- Follow instructions, ask questions and take an active part in training and development.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
Training
Engineering Operative Level 2 apprenticeship, delivered by Rochdale Training. Practical workplace training in engineering production, safe working, quality checks, engineering documentation and relevant tools and equipment.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE English (5) – essential
- GCSE Maths (5) – essential
About this employer
Lee Spring is a busy spring manufacturer and distributor, based in Rochdale. Established as a manufacturer for over 20 years, it is part of a global spring making company based in New York. There are two branches of the company: one is a catalogue-based spring manufacturer and the second is a bespoke spring solution service, working exclusively to customer specifications and offering a design service to solve engineering problems.
After this apprenticeship
Potential progression into a skilled spring-making or wider engineering manufacturing role, subject to performance and business needs.
Things to consider
- Interest in engineering and manufacturing
- Basic numeracy and measurement skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Reliable and punctual
- Practical, hands-on approach
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Team player
- Quality-conscious and methodical