Apprentice Metal Fabricator (36070)

WOODEND FABRICATIONS LTD

ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL7 0AU

Closes in 28 days (Friday 22 November)

Posted on 21 October 2024

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Summary

Woodend Fabrications are seeking to recruit an energetic, enthusiastic individual to join their team to learn the skills and techniques required to become a professional metal fabricator.

Annual wage
£14,625 a year

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Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:00. Friday, 07:30 - 13:00.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

Duration

4 years

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

You will be involved in assisting experienced fabricators in a variety of tasks such as:

  • Measuring
  • Cutting
  • Folding
  • Drilling
  • Tapping
  • Grinding
  • Welding of sheet metal and hollow sections and more to form new structures following blueprints to meet the requirements and specifications
  • You will be expected to carry out your work in a timely manner whilst being mindful of the safety of yourself and those around you

How you will be supported

  • Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

  • More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
  • Any training you need to complete
  • What the next steps will be

How you could get there

If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 9C

KAYLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

RICHMOND STREET

ASHTON UNDER LYNE

OL7 0AU

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

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 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
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Hardworking
    • Keen to learn
    • Enthusiastic
    • Self-motivated
    • Good interpersonal skills
    • Dependable
    • Flexible
    • Positive attitude

    About this company

    Woodend Fabrication Ltd offers a wide range of sheet metal fabrication services. We work with you to provide customised solutions for your needs.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283258.

    Apply now

    Closes in 28 days (Friday 22 November)

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