Apprentice Welder

Role responsibilities will include: 

Operate welding machines to weld components to the highest possible standards of accuracy and efficiency, in accordance with instructions and safety requirements Follow company weld procedures Operate machinery, including but not limited to press brake, guillotine and sub-arc to the highest possible standards of accuracy and efficiency, in accordance with instructions and safety requirements Carry out work from drawings supplied Apply appropriate quality control to all work carried out in the department Apply the highest Health and Safety standards in all work done, adhering to the company’s Health and Safety policy Be willing to undertake other duties in your department or in any other department in the company on occasions when such duties are necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the company’s business Taking responsibility for company-issued tools, equipment and machinery To demonstrate a positive, professional, can-do attitude Effective peer-to-peer communication Contribute to a positive working environment and value all team members Contribute to providing the best service possible to our customers Strong commitment to personal continual professional development

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 General Welder Apprenticeship Standard This is an 18 month duration apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute's Braintree Campus, transport from Colchester campus provided

Training Outcome:

Progression from welder to fabricator to plater. Possibility to specialise in a certain area i.e. cylinders/pipe bay, with encouragement to continue working up the apprenticeship levels.

Employer Description:
Kocurek Excavators Ltd are the world leaders in the design and manufacture of excavator front end equipment and base machine modifications. We design and manufacture our equipment at our facility in Ipswich, Suffolk. Kocurek is a family company which has been running for over 40 years and the family presence remains strong with the next generation of family continuing to lead the company forwards.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm with 45 minutes break per day.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness