Apprentice Welder Fabricator

D J INSTALLATION & FABRICATIONS LTD

Tyne and Wear, NE29 7TY

Closes on Tuesday 1 April

Posted on 28 January 2025


Summary

As a Welder Fabricator Apprentice you will learn skills using various metals ranging from mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel. You will learn various welding and fabrication techniques, how to use precision tools to complete the project as required.

Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday. 8.00am - 2.00pm, 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 assemble and weld metal materials and components to a high quality.  

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

West Chirton Trading Estate,

North Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE29 7TY

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

DJ Engineering are a growing business which has recently moved to larger premises to meet the demand from their customers. They design, manufacture and install bespoke welded and fabricated products to various industry sectors across the UK. This ranges from architectural products, engineering process facilities, local authority contracts etc.

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of this apprenticeship this role will become a time served welder fabricator. This will provide an real opportunity for growth and development within the business. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298811.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 April

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Company’s application instructions

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