Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to become a Tooling Engineer Apprentice at Mueller Europe, you will work alongside experienced engineers and skilled toolmakers to learn how to manufacture, repair, maintain and modify precision tools, moulds, components and equipment used within the manufacturing process.
About the Employer
Mueller Europe is a subsidiary of Mueller Industries, a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company specialises in the manufacture and distribution of copper tubes used in plumbing, heating and industrial applications, as well as air‑conditioning and refrigeration copper tubes under the Mueller brand.
Mueller Europe operates a modern and environmentally efficient manufacturing plant in Bilston and is committed to promoting the environmental benefits and sustainability of copper.
What You’ll Do
During this apprenticeship you will learn to:
- Assist experienced toolmakers and engineers with the manufacture, repair and maintenance of tooling
- Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and measurements
- Assist with the setting, operating and adjustment of workshop machinery, such as lathes, milling machines, grinders and drilling machines
- Use hand tools and precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers and gauges
- Manufacture and modify precision components, jigs, fixtures, dies and tooling used within the copper tube production process
- Carry out basic fitting, filing, drilling, cutting, grinding and machining activities
- Assist with the inspection and measurement of finished components to ensure they meet required specifications
- Help identify wear, damage or faults in tooling and report issues to experienced engineers
- Assist with repairing and refurbishing worn tooling to extend its working life
- Support engineers with planned preventative maintenance of tools and associated equipment
- Assist with the installation, removal and changeover of tooling on production machinery
- Learn how different tools affect the quality, dimensions and performance of copper tubing
- Work with production and engineering teams to investigate tooling‑related production problems
- Assist with fault finding and problem solving when machinery or tooling is not operating correctly
- Keep tools, machinery and the workshop area clean, organised and safe
- Follow all company health and safety, quality and environmental procedures
- Complete maintenance records, job sheets and other engineering documentation accurately
- Gain experience across different areas of the factory to understand the complete copper tube manufacturing process
- Attend college or training‑provider sessions and apply the theoretical knowledge gained to practical engineering tasks
- Gradually take on more complex tooling and engineering tasks as skills, confidence and competence develop
- Work alongside experienced engineers to develop skills in precision engineering, machining, maintenance and toolmaking
Training Outcome
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress into a qualified Toolmaker role, with opportunities to develop further into positions such as:
- Senior Toolmaker
- Tooling / Engineering Technician
- CNC Machinist or Programmer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Engineering Team Leader / Supervisor
- Engineering Manager
There may also be opportunities to continue your technical education through further qualifications such as an HNC or HND depending on your career ambitions and performance.
As you gain experience and develop your skills, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, work on more complex engineering projects and build a rewarding long‑term career with Mueller Europe.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE – English and Science – 9-5
- Essential – GCSE – Maths – 9-6
Course Information
Course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday.
Expected Duration: 4 Years
Training Provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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