Apprentice Metal Fabricator
M TECH ENGINEERING LTD
NOTTINGHAM, NG15 7WE
Closes in 23 days (Tuesday 14 January at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 November 2024
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity to join a well established precision engineering company, based in Hucknall. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to the creation of exceptional metal structures that redefine spaces and inspire awe.
- Annual wage
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£12,979.20 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Time and a half paid after 39 hours. Pay is skill dependent but could be up to national minimum wage as your abilities increase.
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday -Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm & Fridays 7.30am-12.30pm. Breaks are 10am-10.15am, lunch 1pm-1.30pm and another break 3pm-3.15pm.
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 20 January
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
Main Duties:
- Interpret technical drawings, plans, and blueprints to execute precise metalwork installations.
- Fabricate, assemble, and install a wide range of architectural metalwork, including handrails, balustrades, canopies, and custom structural steel projects.
- Collaborate with the project team to ensure seamless coordination of installation schedules and timelines.
- Conduct on-site measurements, assessments, and adjustments to ensure accurate fitting and alignment of metalwork elements.
- Adhere to safety protocols and industry standards throughout all installation processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any technical challenges that arise during installation.
- Maintain a clean and organised work environment on site.
Other requirements include:
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural drawings, plans, and specifications.
- In-depth knowledge of various metalwork materials, fabrication techniques, and installation methods.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations and the ability to work in compliance with established guidelines.
- Skilled in using a variety of hand and power tools relevant to metalwork installation.
Where you’ll work
12 BAKER BROOK CLOSE
HUCKNALL
NOTTINGHAM
NG15 7WE
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.
- 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 programme is delivered via a day release delivery model, which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our engineering innovation centre in NG17. This attendance is required during term time only.
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
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this company
M-Tech are precision staircase engineers, specialising in producing staircases for both residential and commercial customers. The company transform architectural designs into stunning metalwork installations.
After this apprenticeship
Potential full-time employment, upon successful completion of apprenticeship alongside regular sector based training to ensure your skills remain relevant to the industry.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Violet
apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900798
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288900.
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Closes in 23 days (Tuesday 14 January at 11:59pm)
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