Apprentice Welder/Fabricator
NEWFIELD FABRICATIONS COMPANY LIMITED
Cheshire, CW11 3TU
Closes in 7 days (Thursday 29 August at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 July 2024
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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
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£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
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Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 4.30pm
Friday 7.30am – 12.30pm
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 5 September
- Duration
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3 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
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.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Thursday 29 August at 11:59pm)
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