Apprentice Fabricator Welder

Summary

A fabricator will produce work made from thick metal plates and structural steel sections, such as columns and beams, using a wide range of tools and equipment. This will contribute to projects for large-scale buildings such as the Nuclear Power plant at Hinkley Point C - which is currently the largest construction site in Europe.

Wage

£14,971.54 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£14,971.54 - £18,586.74, depending on age. Pay rises each year depending on achievement in work and at the training provider. 25 days holiday plus bank holiday Pension Life insurance

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday (8.00am - 16:30pm). Friday (7.30am - 12:30pm). Candidates who are over 18 may be eligible to work condensed hours.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 August

Duration

4 years

Positions available

5

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

Read and interpret engineering drawings
Assemble components by welding them together
Ensure finished welds are of a good standard and the required size
Use a variety of tools, welding equipment and overhead travelling cranes
Implementation and adhering to all health and safety policies and complete all paperwork relating to health and safety

Where you’ll work

Dunslow Road

Eastfield

Scarborough

YO11 3UT

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

DERWENT TRAINING ASSOCIATION

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

You will attend Derwent Training Association on a day-release basis, completing your Level 3 qualification over 48-months
You will follow a learning plan in the workplace, supported by a mentor
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Must have 5 GCSE's inc Maths, English and Science (grade 6 or Equivalent)

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
Number skills
Writing skills
Able to work Independently

About this company

The William Hare Group is a family owned business with origins in the UK dating back to the 1880s. William Hare is Europe’s largest independent structural steel contractor, specialising in engineering, fabrication and erection of steel structures – such as Manchester airport (T2), Trafford Centre and Hinkley Point C. Throughout the world, the group has carried out projects in over 50 countries and currently employs over 2000 skilled staff.

https://www.hare.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, you will become a Fabricator Welder and depending on your progress you might have the opportunity to become a foreman.

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