Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator/CAM Operator

Summary

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator/CAM Operator based in Haslingden. The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet etc.

Annual wage: £12,979.20 a year
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Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:20
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
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

You will initially carry out sheet metal fabrication and CAD training at T2000 plus sheet metal fabrication and CAM training in company. Will be involved in the manufacture of sheet metal ventilation ductwork.

Once initial training is complete the focus will move on to the CAM - (inputting ductwork components on our Computer Aided Manufacture system for our CNC machine processes.

This will follow the Engineering Technician route leading to a Level 3 qualification.

This will be a role split between workshop and office, and you will be required to:

Work as part of a sheet metal ventilation ductwork fabrication team
Carry out sheet metal fabrication activities eg. Cutting, forming and assembly of sheet metal components
Carry out MIG and TIG welding activities
Input jobs on our Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) system for CNC machine processes
The practical workshop activities are essential as a foundation for the CAM Operator role

Where you’ll work

KNOWSLEY ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

KNOWSLEY ROAD

HASLINGDEN

ROSSENDALE

BB4 4RR

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

TRAINING 2000 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.
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

Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 (C) or above)
Maths (grade 4 (C) or above)

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
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.

About this company

C. Caswell Engineering Services Limited known simply as Caswell throughout the industry is a Ventilation and Air-Conditioning manufacturing and contracting business Caswell is owned and operated by the same family since it was established by Colin Coxen in 1969. Day-to-day management proudly passed to the next generation in the 1990s through siblings Richard, Charles, Carolyn & Robert and has continued to thrive from our manufacturing base in Lancashire ever since. We work with many high-profile and instantly recognisable names both in the restaurant sector and other vertical markets. Maintaining excellent relationships with our clients is key and over the decades we have formed strong bonds with two giants in the high-street restaurant sector, McDonald's and Nando's. Caswell also currently provides HVAC products and services to many other respected brands such as Dishoom, Wagamama, Wingstop, Chaiiwala and Deliveroo.

http://caswell.uk.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Engineers are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live
As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected
Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Grace Gardner

grace.gardner@t2000.co.uk

0125454659

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286331.

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Closes on Friday 27 December

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