Welding Fabricator Apprentice

Summary

CAPS Systems are offering an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours to become an experienced fabricator. You will gain knowledge of the basics of welding and processes required involving different metals.

Wage

£15,311.40 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Wage will be increased to £20,280 if apprentice is aged 18 or over.

Training course

Welder (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.15pm and Friday, 7.30am - 1.30pm.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

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

Day to day tasks include:

Assist in the fabrication and assembly of metal components according to specifications
Learn and apply welding, cutting, and grinding techniques
Operate hand and power tools, as well as fabrication machinery
Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Follow company safety protocols and procedures
Support senior fabricators with various tasks as needed
Mig and Tig Welding
Fabricating in various steel grades
Marking out and drilling materials from drawings
Working with various thickness and materials
Fitting and assembly
Working with the wider team to support in any area required

Where you’ll work

UNIT C1-C4

HALESFIELD 5

TELFORD

TF7 4QJ

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

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Welder (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Apply health and safety procedures including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Collect and use information - text and data. For example, manufacturer's instructions, manuals, job instructions, drawings and quality control documentation.
Prepare welding materials and work area: sourcing, checking and protecting.
Prepare welding machines or equipment and safety protection measures, for example, check calibration and maintenance dates, inspection for cable damage.
Check and use or operate tools and equipment.
Set, modify and monitor welding controls, for example, current, arc voltage, wire feed speed, gas flow rates, polarity, mechanised tractor units.
Identify issues and actions required. Escalate issues or concerns.
Use manual processes and equipment to remove material before and after welding.
Weld using processes, for example, tungsten inert gas (TIG), plasma arc welding (PAW), manual metal arc (MMA), metal inert or metal active gas (MIG or MAG), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), tractor-mounted metal inert or metal active gas (MIG or MAG), tractor-mounted flux cored arc welding (FCAW), tractor-mounted or orbital tungsten inert gas (TIG), tractor-mounted or orbital plasma arc welding (PAW).
Adapt welding technique to weld different material groups, for example, carbon steel, low alloy steel (3-7% alloy content), high alloy ferritic or martensitic steel (>7% alloy content), austenitic stainless steel, duplex stainless steels, nickel and nickel alloys, aluminium and aluminium alloys, titanium and titanium alloys, copper and copper alloys.
Weld materials in different joint configurations, for example, butt, T-butt, fillet, cladding or buttering.
Adapt welding techniques to weld materials in different positions, for example, down-hand, horizontal-vertical, horizontal, vertical-up, vertical-down, overhead, inclined.
Identify surface defects.
Apply visual inspection, dimensional and alignment checks.
Restore the work area on completion of the welding activity, for example, clean equipment and machinery, tidy the work area, return excess resources and consumables.
Communicate verbally with others, for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, supervisors and managers.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards and guidance. Segregate resources for re-use, recycling and disposal.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Follow work instructions - verbal or written.
Apply team working principles.
Apply health and safety procedures including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Collect and use information - text and data. For example, manufacturer's instructions, manuals, job instructions, drawings and quality control documentation.
Prepare welding materials and work area: sourcing, checking and protecting.
Prepare welding machines or equipment and safety protection measures, for example, check calibration and maintenance dates, inspection for cable damage.
Check and use or operate tools and equipment.
Set, modify and monitor welding controls, for example, current, arc voltage, wire feed speed, gas flow rates, polarity, mechanised tractor units.
Identify issues and actions required. Escalate issues or concerns.
Use manual processes and equipment to remove material before and after welding.
Weld using processes, for example, tungsten inert gas (TIG), plasma arc welding (PAW), manual metal arc (MMA), metal inert or metal active gas (MIG or MAG), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), tractor-mounted metal inert or metal active gas (MIG or MAG), tractor-mounted flux cored arc welding (FCAW), tractor-mounted or orbital tungsten inert gas (TIG), tractor-mounted or orbital plasma arc welding (PAW).
Adapt welding technique to weld different material groups, for example, carbon steel, low alloy steel (3-7% alloy content), high alloy ferritic or martensitic steel (>7% alloy content), austenitic stainless steel, duplex stainless steels, nickel and nickel alloys, aluminium and aluminium alloys, titanium and titanium alloys, copper and copper alloys.
Weld materials in different joint configurations, for example, butt, T-butt, fillet, cladding or buttering.
Adapt welding techniques to weld materials in different positions, for example, down-hand, horizontal-vertical, horizontal, vertical-up, vertical-down, overhead, inclined.
Identify surface defects.
Apply visual inspection, dimensional and alignment checks.
Restore the work area on completion of the welding activity, for example, clean equipment and machinery, tidy the work area, return excess resources and consumables.
Communicate verbally with others, for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, supervisors and managers.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards and guidance. Segregate resources for re-use, recycling and disposal.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Follow work instructions - verbal or written.
Apply team working principles.

Your training plan

The Level 2 Apprenticeship is for 18 months, and you will spend 4 days at CAPS Systems and one day a week at In-Comm Training academy in Telford where you will:

Be aware of the basic mechanical properties and weldability of welded materials
Understand the common arc welding processes, joint types (fillet, lap, butt, etc.) and positions
Understand the major components of welding equipment and the essential parameters for welding
Understand the terminology, operation and controls for the selected arc welding processes, joint types and welding positions
Understand manual tungsten inert gas (TIG), plasma arc welding, manual metal arc (MMA), metal inert gas (MIG) and mechanized processes which will include submerged arc welding, MIG and TIG
Identify and understand the causes of typical welding defects and how their occurrence can be reduced, for the materials and
Understand the functions of welding consumables and the requirements for correct storage and handling
Basic understanding of measurements and mechanical concepts
Ability to work well in a team and take direction from supervisors
Good physical stamina and ability to lift heavy materials
Good Communication skills and team player

More training information

You must be able to travel to Halesfield in Telford to start work for 7.30am
There is a bus stop close by and free car parking

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Interest in metal fabrication
Willingness to learn

Other requirements

The right candidate will also hold the following qualities: •A questioning attitude, to understand the processes and associated industrial applications. •Reliability and dependability to consistently deliver expectations in production, quality, work ethics and self-development •Accountability, to follow the specified procedures and controls and be personally responsible for their production work and personal development •A general desire to grow and develop within the business

About this company

CAPS offer a range of battery handling products, designed and manufactured within their Telford base. CAPS portfolio stretches from simple roller beds through to powered magnetic extraction units. With many years of experience manufacturing special purpose machines, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the MHE industry, CAPS are uniquely placed to offer innovative solutions covering all battery handling requirements. The success of the company has come from the ability to offer complete Battery handling solutions including ventilation, electrics and mechanical installation. Providing the batteries and chargers and they do the rest. They design, manufacture and assembly offering a complete turnkey project, managed from start to finish.

Company benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for increases. • A supportive and dynamic work environment. • Flexible working hours • Early finish on a Friday • 31 days holiday including bank holidays • Perkbox, discounts & free offers

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be opportunity for career progression and to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication

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