Apprentice Welder/Fabricator

Summary

Kick-start your welding/fabrication career and learn from the best by joining a highly skilled team at Newfield Fabrication. This Sandbach based company offers the latest, cutting-edge processes including robotic welding, fabrication and welding on state-of-the-art machines, offering perfect training ground for this Metal Fabricator apprenticeship.

Annual wage

£12,979.20 to £23,200.32 a year

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Regular social events Christmas bonus and raffle with high value prizes Full PPE provided and safety boots paid for

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 4.30pm Friday 7.30am – 12.30pm

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 5 September

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

6

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

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidates will deal with and undertake various aspects of engineering within welding and fabrication which will include;

· Operating, inspecting and maintaining a range of different tools and machinery

· Setting up and adjusting machinery

· Making sure a quality product is produced

· Following Health and Safety regulations at all times

Apprentices will be encouraged to move round different parts of the business, including areas which are outside their apprenticeship learning, such as inspection, press brake machinery and learn how to program the robotic welder from Newfield experienced staff.

Where you’ll work

Hall Lane Works Elton

Sandbach

Cheshire

CW11 3TU

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

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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.

Your training plan

The candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full standard as a Metal Fabricator. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. If you do not already hold GCSEs at grade A-D / 8-4 in English and Maths you will complete Functional Skills in the related subjects to attain Level 2 Functional Skills.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/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
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Newfield Fabrication is a well-established company, with a 60-year track record, whose highly experienced team who are keen to pass on their valuable skills to the next generation of fabricators. Their work has been used around the world in a range of dynamic industries, from automotive and defence to nuclear and power generation. The team offer a range of services including fabrication, engineering and design, robotic welding, CNC machining and laser cutting. It’s recognised as an industry leader in its fields and a trusted manufacturing partner to companies all over the world including Caterpillar, JCB, Scania and Leyland Trucks. Their Sandbach premises are home to the latest, cutting-edge equipment and technology, providing an ideal training ground for apprenticeships and the future stars of the workforce. The company, which more recently spent upwards of £1.2m on two pieces of equipment, has many team members who have worked for the firm for several decades. They are now poised ready to pass on their knowledge to the apprentice cohort. The company is accredited to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and welding accreditations to ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO 15614-1. The company mission is to exceed our customer expectations by providing the highest quality, value for money, support and service. This will be achieved by being innovative through continual investment in the latest technology, our people and processes.

After this apprenticeship

To become a full-time and highly skilled member of the team following on from successful completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Sophie Cain

sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

07867143886

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000262556.

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