Welding Apprentice

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Prime responsibility is to weld, fabricate and linish all components from job cards, working to manufacturing lists and drawings to meet Quality standards as required by the company Collect and collate all materials and assembly jigs Ensure all jobs are fully welded ready to handover to the next department Daily machine total preventative maintenance checks All jigs used to be returned to the correct racks Ensure all hand tools are kept on the correct shadow boards Bring to the attention of the Team leader any non-conforming items or practices Adhere to any current quality operating procedures, an up to date copy will be retained by the Operations Director Communication across all departments to ensure products hit the required lead time and each team are kept in the loop with any delays Excellent housekeeping to be adhered to at all times

We are looking for someone that is reliable, enthusiastic, punctual and has a good attention to detail as well as a good attitude to learning. Good dexterity and co-ordination, an ability to read basic engineering drawings and the ability to use basic hand tools i.e. angle grinder and orbital sanders are not essential but an added bonus to ensure the right candidate in post.

 

     

 

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):

Duration approximately 18 months

Block release training plus 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects working to complete the following qualifications:

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)

You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment.

Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.

There is also a five-day teambuilding residential.

Training Outcome:
There is potential for progression within our Apprenticeship scheme and permanent employment within the Production department.

Employer Description:
Redhill Manufacturing Limited is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of access, storage and manual handling equipment. We offer a comprehensive range of products (approx. 3,000 product variants), built in the West Midlands, and supplied to industry, wholesalers and businesses across the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Working Hours :
Company working hours: • 07.45 – 16.45, Monday to Thursday. • 07.45 - 12.45, Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Knowledge of metalwork,Good time keeping,Honest and trustworthy,Reliable,Be forward thinking