Welding and Fabricator apprentice
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Welding and Fabricator apprentice
Type: apprentice
Location: LANCASHIRE (BB9 0RY)
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
The entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to begin a rewarding career in metal fabrication and welding. As an apprentice, you will work under the guidance or experienced welders and fabricators to learn the fundamental skills and techniques required in the trade.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in the setup and operation of welding and fabrication equipment
- Learn and apply various welding techniques (MIG, TIG) under supervision
- Measure, cut and shape metal materials using hand tools, power tools and machines
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following all health and safety guidelines
- Support experienced fabricators and welders on projects as needed
- Participate in formal and on the job training to develop trade skills
Where you’ll work
WAIDSHOUSE MILL
TOWNSLEY STREET
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 0RY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you’ll learn
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
The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Analytical skills
- Team working
About this company
At MSM Fabrications, we specialise in metalwork for all industrial and highly regulated industries. Our expertise spans many sectors, ensuring engineering projects are built with precision and strength. At MSM Fabrications, we’ve built a space where craftsmanship isn’t just appreciated—it’s essential.
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