Apprentice Fabricator / Sheet Metal Worker

Summary

1 x Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker (level 3) is required. The apprentice will work with time served sheet metal workers and fabricators and learn how to read drawings, select steel and prepare materials for ductwork projects. Given the start times this would suit a local candidate or a candidate with access to their own transport.

Annual wage: £12,646.40 a year
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Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6.00am - 2.00pm and Friday, 6.00am - 12noon.
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 22 November
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

The apprentice will:

Work with time served sheet metal workers and fabricators.
Learn how to read drawings, select steel and prepare materials
be trained in how to use specialist tools and equipment in the workshop
Mark off, measure, cut and bend using various cutting and forming tools and equipment
Work safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirements
Prepare for the metal fabrication activities before commencing work
Check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings
Use the correct methods for the moving and handling resources and materials
Set up, check and adjust the equipment for use in the safe and reliable fabrication of metal products or components and maintaining the equipment in a reliable and safe condition throughout
Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements
Cut, drill, shape and preparing metal materials during fabrication activities using manual and power tools as required calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments/equipment

Where you’ll work

Patterson Street

Blaydon-On-Tyne

NE21 5SD

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.

Your training plan

The candidate will work towards a Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
End point assessment
Delivery method to be confirmed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language or English Literature (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

North East Duct Supply is based in Blaydon just outside Newcastle upon Tyne. The business is predominantly that of design, manufacture & assembly and installation of duct systems for an range of industry sectors. This business has employed a number of apprentices over the past few years and has been a excellent place to learn metal working skills. They have a unique working week where production starts at 6am but the working day finishes at 2pm , 12 noon on a Friday.

https://neductsupply.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship may be offered to the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282897.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 15 November)

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Company’s application instructions

Applications will be directed to the TDR website where you shall complete a short sign-up form. It is very important that you indicate North East Duct Supply in the form. Failure to do this may delay your application.

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