Fabrication and Welding Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join Integrated Fabrications Ltd as a Fabrication and Welding Apprentice. You will gain hands-on experience in metal fabrication, welding and engineering while completing a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship and developing the skills needed for a long-term career in the engineering industry.

Annual wage

£15,600.00 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Metal Fabricator Level 3

Hours

Thursday 8 am–4:30 pm

Friday - 8 am–3:30 pm

Saturday - Closed

Sunday - Closed

Monday - 8 am–4:30 pm

Tuesday - 8 am–4:30 pm

Wednesday - 8 am–4:30 pm

Working hours: To be confirmed by the employer.

Full-time position.

Duration

36 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

Integrated Fabrications Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their team as a Fabrication and Welding Apprentice.

This is a practical, hands-on role where you will work alongside experienced fabricators and engineers, learning how to manufacture, assemble and finish a range of metal components and fabricated products.

Your role will include:

• Assisting experienced fabricators and welders with day-to-day workshop activities.
• Learning to read and understand engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Measuring, marking out and preparing materials for fabrication.
• Developing skills in cutting, drilling, forming and preparing metal components.
• Learning and developing welding techniques under supervision.
• Assisting with the fabrication and assembly of metal components and structures.
• Using a range of hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure work meets the required standards.
• Assisting with the fitting and assembly of fabricated components.
• Developing an understanding of different metals, materials and fabrication processes.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all company health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider workshop team with general engineering and fabrication duties.

You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by experienced members of the team and will be given the opportunity to develop your skills through practical workplace experience and structured training.

Where you’ll work

Integrated Fabrications Limited

Integrated House

Buckley Road

Rochdale

Lancashire

OL12 9RH

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

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Metal Fabricator Level 3

Your training plan

The successful candidate will complete a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship through Rochdale Training Association.

The apprenticeship will provide training and development in areas including:

• Metal fabrication and assembly.
• Welding techniques.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Measuring and marking out.
• Working with a range of metals and materials.
• Safe use of tools and workshop equipment.
• Quality control and inspection.
• Engineering health and safety.
• Working effectively within a fabrication and engineering environment.

The successful candidate will receive support from their employer and training provider throughout the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required.

  Applicants should have a genuine interest in engineering, fabrication and welding and be committed to completing the Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship.

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

• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

• Good practical and manual skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work accurately and carefully.
• An interest in engineering, fabrication and welding.

Previous experience of working with tools, machinery, engineering or fabrication would be beneficial but is not essential.

About this company

Integrated Fabrications Ltd is a specialist engineering and fabrication company based in Rochdale, providing high-quality fabrication, manufacturing and installation services.

The company works on a range of specialist projects and provides opportunities to gain practical experience in metal fabrication, welding and engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to develop a long-term career within the engineering and fabrication industry.

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced members of the team while developing your practical skills and completing a nationally recognised Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship.

Website: Integrated Fabrications Ltd

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a long-term career within the engineering and fabrication industry.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for continued employment and progression within Integrated Fabrications Ltd, depending on the candidate's performance, development and business requirements.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Rochdale training

Jacob Evans

jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631 417