V05149 - Intermediate Apprentice Caulking / Burning

•    Working primarily around plate preparation and metal removal; this is broken down into four areas; gouging, grinding, burning and tank testing
•    Learning to operate tractor mounted oxy-fuel burning equipment, arc-air and plasma gouging equipment and gouging processes
•    Programming, remote operation and production management of robotic processes on major structural components
•    Preparing carbon-based metals and dressing areas to the correct size before a high level of quality welding can be carried out – the task of grinding is carried out to remove weld profiles prior to inspection
•    Trained to burn (cut) steel to the correct sizes prior to fabrication
•    Trained to inspect/confirm the integrity of the tanks (tank testing), blanking holes and then using air/water to raise the pressure within the tank

Training:

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.

Training Outcome:

Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.

Employer Description:
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working