Metal Fabrication Engineering Apprenticeship

·         Plan fabrication by studying routing, materials, specifications, drawings, and welding parameters.

·         Steel work to be welded. Verify settings by measuring positions and adhering to international standards.

·         Maintain specifications by adhering to weld procedure specifications; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting equipment in use; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.

·         Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

·         Monitor equipment usage, follow manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

·         Document actions by completing material and weld location plans,

·         Complete weld, consumable and grinding logs,

·         Always wear the appropriate PPE at all times.

Training:

Working towards a Level 3 Plate Welder apprenticeship standard. An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Days(s) release to be deterimined dependant on succesful applicants previous experience.

BTEC Level3 in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Practical, Develpoment Competancy based units of study in 1st year at SWDT as determined by the employer

Training Outcome:

Possible full-time role within the company at the end of the apprenticeship supported by a development plan.

Employer Description:
Our highly skilled team of fabricators & machinists can produce almost any assembly or component that you can design. We have an impressive range of equipment & machine tools, enabling us to produce a full range of sizes to cover almost any requirement across a diverse range of industries. Based from our 30,000 square foot production facility, we specialise in providing specialist machined parts and complex / medium to heavy fabrications and assemblies. We can engineer products from carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminium as well as more specialist materials when required. We work with our clients in true partnership to deliver practical, cost effective solutions every time.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30 Friday: 07:30 – 12:00

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative