Pupils from secondary schools took part in a See Inside Manufacturing open day event at Schaeffler UK’s automotive engine component manufacturing plant in Llanelli, South Wales.
The event was part of the UK Government’s See Inside Manufacturing Initiative, a nationwide ‘open days’ programme to help improve the image of UK manufacturing to young people, with the objective of attracting the brightest and best talent into a career in manufacturing and engineering.
The event was arranged in conjunction with the local college, Coleg Sir Gar, and was facilitated by Schaeffler’s own apprentices and toolmakers. Pupils took part in an Engineering Challenge led by Schaeffler toolroom technician Gareth Gravell. The challenge involved pupils having to correctly read an engineering drawing before devising a method for assembling an idler hub bearing.
The Engineering Challenge was followed by a Schaeffler quiz testing pupils’ ability to recall information provided in the Schaeffler presentations.
Alex Robinson, of the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) said: “I believe Schaeffler’s event is a credit to the initiative and has undoubtedly left a positive impression on many of the school children.”
