Materials Testing Technician - Level 3 Apprenticeship

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is a leading supplier of medical devices and provides solutions for medical implant procedures in the major orthopaedic markets. During the apprenticeship you will develop skills to work within the Test Laboratory facility and Process Engineering at the Sheffield site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting day-to-day business requirements for the laboratory processing work and testing.
• Carry out metallurgy and routine laboratory sample preparation and testing in an accurate and professional manner to tight timescales, with full and accurate recording of results on worksheets.
• Verify compliance with specifications and requirements and to immediately report any deviations.
• Be actively involved in any defect analysis / investigations.
• Assist with producing material test certificates and producing technical reports as required.
• Provide support for in-house testing procedures.
• To work in accordance with Internal Procedures.
• Performing metallurgical and mechanical tasks.
• Deliver testing within agreed timescales, with right first-time aptitude.
• Accurate working and recording of results.
• Good laboratory housekeeping, including keeping equipment, clean and functional.
• Support continuous improvement activities & projects.
• Flexibility to meet customer requirements
• At all times, adopt safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues, and clients, in line with the Company's policies and procedures.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure the company's quality policy is understood and implemented.
• Ensure all Health & Safety rules are adhered to and maintain a safe environment.
• Identifies areas for cost reduction and productivity improvements.
• Recognise and react to customer expectations.
• Be prepared to work in all areas of the business as workload dictates.

Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship

• Location: Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, Parkway Cl, Sheffield, S9 4WH 
• Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm & Friday: 7:30am - 12:00pm (45 minutes lunch)
• Total of 37.5hrs per week (including half day Friday)