APPRENTICESHIP - Metal Fabricator (Welder)

Job Description

As a Metal Fabricator (Welder) Level 3 Apprentice you will spend time learning all the aspects involved in becoming a skilled welder/fabricator. You will learn to weld using different techniques and with a variety of different steels. You will work alongside industry specialists to learn and develop skills in an exciting and expanding industry. During your Apprenticeship you will learn:

• The importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations.
• General engineering mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations.
• The structure, properties and characteristics of common materials.
• The typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment.
• Approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering problems.
• The importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications if they are not adhered to.
• The different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact.
• Why it is important to continually review fabrication and general engineering processes and procedures.
• The correct methods of moving and handling materials.
• Processes for preparing materials to be marked out.
• The tools and techniques available for cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing materials.
• Allowances for cutting, notching, bending, rolling and forming materials.
• Describe Pattern development processes, tooling and equipment.
• Describe Cutting and forming techniques, tooling and equipment.
• Describe Assembly and finishing processes, tooling and equipment.
• Inspection techniques that can be applied to check shape and dimensional accuracy.
• Factors influencing selection of forming process.
• Principles, procedures and testing of different joining techniques (Mechanised or Manual).
• Equipment associated with Manual or Mechanised joining techniques including maintaining equipment in a reliable and safe condition.
• Consumables used in Manual or Mechanised joining.
• Effects of heating and cooling metals.
• Consumables used in Manual or Mechanised joining.
• Different types of Welds and joints.
• Effects of heating and cooling metals.

Requirements and Prospects

• Grade 3 GCSE (D) or above in English and Maths
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous knowledge/interest in engineering
• Good work ethic, motivated and a willingness to learn
• On successful completion of the apprenticeship there is a possibility of a future job role.

Job Summary

• Starting salary: £7.51 per hour in first year
• Hours: 38.75 hours per week
• Four days on site: 07.30 – 16.00
• One day at College: 09.00 – 16.00

To Apply:

Please send CV and covering letter to: jobs@teagle.co.uk