Robot Operator Review

My role involves operating robots that paint the cars, which includes checking the model code and paint code before sending a car forwards into a spray booth, and spraying over rub-throughs in the paint before the robots spray.

I am currently on a rotational placement programme which has been structured well as my three placements are all in my home department of T-35 and are helping me to become more familiar with important paint shop processes. However, my Chichester College programme (Lean Manufacturing) does not link well enough to my job area and I struggle to see how the two relate, especially when we complete metalwork, as this is something that is not completed in the paint shop.

We are encouraged to talk to [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions], our Apprentice Advisor, if we ever need help with a query, but sometimes it is unclear who we should report to, as we see the Process Supporters, Process Leaders and General Managers in our individual work areas a lot more than [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions].

[This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions], one of my tutors at Chichester College, always emphasises the importance of contacting him if we need help and support, and he assists a lot with work we complete when we are stuck, but it can sometimes be difficult to get help when completing metalwork as our tutor has a lot of students to help.

I sometimes struggle to see the relationship between my job role as a robot operator and completing metalwork at college, so this aspect of college does not affect my performance in my job role, but the health and safety aspect of [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] units links to my work area and helps me to perform processes safely at work.

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Rolls-Royce's apprentice programme allows young people to learn new skills and meet new people with similar interests. There is a lot of room for progression in and after an apprenticeship with the company and all employees are welcoming and friendly to new people.