Apprentice Sign Maker

3D ACRYLICS & METALS LTD

GATESHEAD, NE10 0QH

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 24 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2024

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Summary

3D Acrylics & Metals Limited are offering the chance for a candidate to take part in an Apprentice Sign Maker. The successful candidate will be required to shadow and learn the different roles in a busy sign making environment from CNC cutting to fabrication and assembly.

Annual wage
£12,812.80 a year

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Salary to increase year on year. • 20 days holiday • Pension available • Possible overtime when needed • Possible bonus paid to staff for company achievements

Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 08.00 16.30 and Friday: 08.00 - 15.00 (breaks to be confirmed).

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 9 December

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

  • CNC Cutting
  • Fabrication
  • Welding
  • Soldering
  • Plasma cutting
  • Grinding/dressing
  • General tidying
  • Assembly
  • Packing

Where you’ll work

UNIT B1

FELLING BUSINESS CENTRE

GREEN LANE

GATESHEAD

NE10 0QH

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

GATESHEAD 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 work towards the level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard with Gateshead College.

    The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

    This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:

    • IMechE for Eng Tech
    • IET for Eng Tech
    • Royal Aeronautical Society for Eng Tech

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade A*-C/4-9)
    • Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)

    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
    • Initiative
    • Good time keeping
    • Driven
    • Willingness to learn

    About this company

    SPECIALISTS IN 3D LOGO SIGNS FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE 3D Acrylics & Metals specialise in 3D signage. With our vast range of experience, we are able to provide you with excellent quality service, providing a bespoke sign for your business. We cater to both small and large companies. So, if you are working within a budget, we can help to achieve your requirements. We use a range of materials so you can be sure we can achieve the look you want for your signage.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Full time employment on successful completion of apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    GATESHEAD COLLEGE

    Gabrielle Coates-Bassi

    apprenticeships@gateshead.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285506.

    Apply now

    Closes in 16 days (Sunday 24 November at 11:59pm)

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