Metal Fabricator Plater Apprenticeship

Philadelphia Structures have vacancies for two apprentice platers to be trained in all aspects of structural steel fabrication, and the factory processes involved in manufacturing structural items.

The applicant will undergo a four-year apprenticeship, including a period of academic training undertaken in college, and practical training on site at our works.

During this time, the candidate will be expected to develop the ability and skills required to work from CAD drawings and produce finished articles to the required specification and tolerances, and to understand the processes involved.

The candidate will also be trained in Health and Safety within the factory environment and will undergo additional training on such items as crane operation and manual handling.

The candidate will be required to attain a certain level of welding ability to allow the candidate to pass a welding test.

By the end of the apprenticeship, the candidate must have the ability and aptitude to work unsupervised on all types of structural items and join the current workforce as a valuable asset to the company.

Training:

This apprenticeship will require you to be in the workplace 4 days a week and in college 1 day a week.  You will also have a college tutor visit you in the workplace once a month. You will complete a BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering within this apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity of permanent employment.

Employer Description:
Philadelphia Structures are a manufacturer of metal structures and parts of structures, running for over 20 years.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm. Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative