Apprentice Metal Fabricator

Summary

As a Fabrication Apprentice you will learn skills using various metals ranging from mild steel, aluminium, brass and stainless steel. You will learn various welding and fabrication techniques, how to use precision tools to complete the project as required. This is not a typical fabrication role. An artistic and creative mind is essential.

Wage: £14,918.80 a year
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Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday. 7.30am - 1.30pm, Friday.
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 April
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

As an apprentice you will learn how to manufacture bespoke products for the global market. Novocastrian are designers, craftsmen, architects, metalworkers, artists, welders, makers and engineers. They make bespoke objects and environments, providing exceptional pieces to some of the world's most distinguished clients.

You will:

Work closely with your peers
Fabricate parts and assemblies from Engineering drawings
Prepare parts for welding
TIG / MIG /MMA Welding
Assist the time served engineers as required
Health and Safety Compliance
Housekeeping

Where you’ll work

Unit 5-6, Armstrong Industrial Estate

Armstrong Rd

Washington

Tyne and Wear

NE37 1PR

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

TDR TRAINING 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

BTEC Advanced Manufacturing Engieering Level 3;
- Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- 5 weeks of hand fitting and welding basic training.
Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed.

The BTEC and initial practical training will take place in Longbenton (Newacastle) so the apprentice will need to be able to get public transport / access to a car.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade grade 5 minimum)

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
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Novocastrian are designers, craftsmen, architects, metalworkers, artists, welders, makers and engineers. They forge bespoke objects and environments, providing exceptional pieces to some of the world's most distinguished clients. Novocastrian creates bespoke furniture and sculptural artwork from our workshop in Washington Tyne and Wear, exporting throughout the world. We're deeply passionate about the industrial heritage of our region, which plays a key role in inspiring what we do.

https://www.novocastrian.co/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On completion of this apprenticeship this role will become a time served fabricator. This will provide an real opportunity for growth and development within the business. They an award-winning company who create bespoke furniture and sculptural artwork from their workshop in Washington, exporting throughout the world. This opportinity will allow the apprentice to grow with this fantastic employer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298123.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 April

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After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Company’s application instructions

Applications will be directed to the TDR website where you shall complete a short sign-up form. It is very important that you indicate Novocastrian in the form. Failure to do this may delay your application.

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