Sheet Metal Fabricator Apprentice
Unicorn Precision Engineering Ltd is a well-established private company that specialises in sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting and structural Steelwork.
Unicorn Precision operates from a spacious and modern head office located on Altham Industrial Estate in Altham, Lancashire. Here, it carries out a broad range of sheet metal fabrication projects, manufacturing products of the very highest standard. Such activities are part of a complete manufacturing and installation operation, which includes a full measure, make, and fit service geared to meeting clients' specific requirements.
Working closely with its sister company, Pheonix Dryers, we specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of original equipment, but we also design and install components for machine upgrades and repairs.
We have a complete design and build capability and have completed projects all over Europe. Our employees are all fully skilled, time-served engineers with a vast wealth of experience within the fields of sheet metal fabrication and structural steelwork.
You will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience whilst gaining on-the-job qualifications. Your job role will consist of different tasks such as cutting, bending, MIG/TIG welding, assembly, and fitting.
Due to the nature of the role there is lots of heavy lifting involved.
The successful candidate will train and become competent in the welding, components and castings industry, learning to weld both MIG & TIG to a very high standard.
You will also be trained to learn basic engineering drawing, measuring and marking out, knowledge of engineering materials and handling of engineering information.
Additional skills covered may include fitting using hand skills, producing sheet metal components and assemblies and a range of welding techniques and principles.
Each of these is decided by the level of qualification being taken and the job role you are undertaking.
Training Outcome:
Engineers are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected. Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer.
Employer Description:
Unicorn Precision Engineering are a long established engineering business, specialising in quality sheet metal work. We are based in Accrington, Lancashire and pride ourselves on delivering for projects of all scale. Our experience is drawn from a range of industries from replicable parts to full panels for industrial machinery.
Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 5.00pm. Friday, 8.00am to 12noon.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working