Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprentice

Summary

S & C Thermofluids Ltd build and test specialised research equipment primarily in the aerospace and defence sectors, we are looking for an apprentice to join our team in Redruth.

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm with a half hour lunch break.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 October
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an apprentice you would be expected to learn all aspects of metal fabrication from interpreting 3D computer models in order to produce you own drawings and profiles, predicting and mitigating distortion, building jigs and fixtures, generating the shapes required and all aspects of welding.

Because we are a small company an apprentice would also be expected to assist in the assembly and testing of some of the larger rigs and work with composite and plastic structures where appropriate.

Duties will include:

Operate CAD software, read drawings, accurately measure and mark materials
Use plasma cutters, guillotine and other metal cutting and preparation equipment
Shape materials using a brake press, hydraulic press, rolls, English wheel, shrinker stretchers bead rollers and by hand.
Weld, braze and solder materials together using TIG welders, MIG welders, oxyacetylene, propane and spot welders
Comply with company health and safely policies to prevent injuries to yourself and work colleagues

Where you’ll work

S&C Thermofluids Ltd

Unit K Bartles Industrial Estate

North Street

Redruth

TR15 1HR

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.

College or training organisation

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Your training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.

Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.

Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).

Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.

Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.

Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.

Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.

Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.

Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.

Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.

Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.

Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.

Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.

Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.

Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.

Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.

Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.

Your training plan

You will be working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Metal Fabrication
This apprenticeship consists of a mixture of off the job training and on the job mentoring and development within the workplace
You will be expected to attend Cornwall College Camborne on a weekly basis

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

Other requirements

Car parking. Within walking distance of Redruth bus and train station.

About this company

S & C Thermofluids Ltd build and test specialised research equipment primarily in the aerospace and defence sectors, we are looking for an apprentice to join our team in Redruth. This position offers a rare opportunity to learn a wide variety of manufacturing and welding techniques within one company utilising the latest build technologies alongside the tradition sheet metalwork principles required to make one off structures. This position would suit a creative, motivated person with an interest in aerospace technology, possessing good manual dexterity and an understanding that learning the skills required is a long term commitment by all parties.

http://www.thermofluids.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Job with the company as a full time employee. Possible career progression within that

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Holly

01209616452

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274952.

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Closes in 20 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)

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