Welding Apprentice

Your day-to-day tasks for this role will consist of:

MIG/TIG, spot and injection welding of all aspects of structural steel Using automated and robotic welding systems Position, preparing and checking the welding equipment Preparing, checking and protecting materials and work area ready for welding Completing and checking the finished weld ready for inspection Ensuring that health and safety requirements are fully accounted for in all the above.

Training:

During the apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

Understand the common electric welding processes, joint types (fillet, lap, butt, etc.) and positions Understand the major components of welding equipment and the essential parameters for welding Understand the terminology, operation and controls for the selected welding processes, joint types and welding positions Identify and understand the causes of typical welding defects and how their occurrence can be reduced, for the materials and welding processes selected Understand and identify hazards and basic health, safety and quality requirements when welding Know how to interpret and work to a welding procedure specification Know the basics of welding quality documents and reporting systems

Training Outcome:

The potential for permanent employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate.

There will also be an opportunity to continue your learning by progressing onto a level 3 or 4 apprenticeships afterwards.  

Employer Description:
Rittal is the world’s largest manufacturer of enclosures for the electrical, electronic and IT markets. With dedicated, highly motivated and skilled staff the Company has achieved market dominance through a commitment to providing its customers with excellence in every respect. Rittal-CSM Ltd hold the prestigious Investors in People Gold award and are committed to the training and development of all their staff. As such this is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to build a long-term career with a Global Company.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative