Apprentice Metal Fabricator

Summary

A Level 3 Apprentice Metal Fabricator is required. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career within fabrication and welding, with a well established company based in Chesterfield. The main purpose of the job is to work with Fabrication and Production staff in producing high quality fabricated parts.

Annual wage

£13,936 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Starting rate is £6.70 per hour, but with potential rapid increase, in line with skills, aptitude and progress.

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Mon - Fri, 7.30am - 4pm, with 30 mins for lunch.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

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

Reporting to the Production Foreman, the main purpose of job is: To work with Fabrication and Production staff in producing high quality fabricated parts.

Key responsibilities:
1. Work alongside qualified piers in fabricating parts.
2. Proactively learn and attend college to further capabilities.
3. Work safely and follow Factory Rules.
4. Cooperate with Management in attaining skills and enhance the company’s reputation.
5. Complete course modules and endeavour to attain key skills set out to the best of their ability.

You will attend West Notts College for day release, one day per week during term times. This will be at WNC's Engineering Centre in Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5FA.

Where you’ll work

CARRWOOD RD

SHEEPBRIDGE

CHESTERFIELD

S41 9QB

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

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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

Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard, including Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering campus, NG17. This attendance is required during term time only.
You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.
At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*/C - 9/4)
maths (grade A*/C - 9/4)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Power System Services Limited are a family owned engineering business based in Chesterfield. The business is split into Fabrication, Site services and Specialist services and operates from 2 sites. Our emphasis is on quality and services and to this end our client base continues to grow. From heavy industry to infrastructure projects, power generation to construction, Power System Services can provide the complete solution for design, fabrication and site services to suit your needs.

https://powersystemservices.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential of full time employment, upon successful completion of apprenticeship.
Progression to a level 4 qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Leoni

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900469

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280064.

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