Level 3 Metal Fabricator (Press) Apprentice

The company is continuing to develop their apprenticeship programme and are looking to recruit an apprentice within the Fabrication department to work closely and develop skills within the Press Shop.

The role will include the following:

Marking out and measuring:  Transfer complex dimensions to sheet steel using hand tools and measuring equipment Laser Cutting: Operate the CNC laser to produce complex shapes in sheet metal through laser cutting Sheet Metal Bending: Operate the CNC Press Brake to produce complex shapes in sheet metal by bending and pressing Tube Bending:  Operate the CNC Tube Bending Machine to produce complex shapes in tube steel The apprentice will also receive EH&S training covering their role

Ransomes Factory Tour for prospective Apprentices, Thursday 20th March 2025 4:00pm – 5:30pm.

If you would like to come along for a tour of our plant, discuss apprenticeships and to see where you could be working, please contact Jo Barber to reserve your space. Email: jbarber@textron.com or Call 01473 276271. Parents welcome too! Only available by booking in advance.

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard This apprenticeship will also include Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship course could lead to a permanent role working within the Fabrication/Test & Development Departments.

Employer Description:
Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd is a subsidiary of Textron Inc., one of the world’s best known multi-industry companies who are recognised for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, E-Z-GO, and many more. At our Turf Centre of Excellence in Ipswich, Suffolk, Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd design and manufacture Jacobsen and Ransomes turf maintenance equipment that is trusted on some of the finest formal turf areas around the world. From parks and sports grounds, to highways and fine lawns, our extensive range of equipment is built for every environment. Proudly nurturing steel through to finished products in the first factory for motorised mowers in the world, Ransomes supports hundreds of skilled professionals who bring our mowers to life through expertise gained over three centuries. We combine this ongoing legacy with innovation to cut a new path in research and development of clean green alternative energy technology.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday from 6:30am - 2:48pm, with a 10 minute break at 10am and a 30 minute set lunch at 12pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Good literacy and numeracy,Enthusiastic,Keen to learn,Self Motivated,Ambitious,Keen to engage,Punctual Time-keeping,Critical thinking skills,Conscientious