Welder/ Fabricator Apprentice

Our Welder / Fabricator apprentices will be trained up to manufacture filter drum assemblies, utilising mid and tig welding and fabrication manufacturing to work within tight tolerances and deadlines for production requirements, with development towards full fabricator training working from technical drawings to build bespoke swarf management machines.

Responsibilities:

Time keeping and attendance working 39 hours per week Work closely with fabrication supervisor to manufacture filter drum assemblies. Utilising skills developed to manufacture drums to the correct width and specification. Working to deadlines set by production requirements Being an active member of the fabrication team, developing skills and knowledge

Training:

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

Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed. There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme. Duration approximately 40-45 months. Years 1/2 is a combination of off the job training at HWGTA Training Centre as well as training on site with your employer. This includes 29-42 weeks within the training Centre plus 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects and complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge Years 3/4 based full time in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Metal Fabricator Level 3 qualification.

Training Outcome:
Development with in the business to be a full time fabricator welder

Employer Description:
A family business with over 68 years in bespoke design and manufacture of coolant filtration based in Worcestershire, UK manufacturing at its best.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 08.00 - 16,.30. Friday, 08.00 - 15.30. 30 min unpaid lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Knowledge of Welding,Self-motivated,Positive,Optimistic attitude