Summary
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator/CAM Operator based in Haslingden. The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet etc.
Wage
£15,311.40 a year
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Thursday 8am- 4:30pm Friday 8am- 3:20pm
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
Duration
4 years
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
We are looking to recruit an Apprentice to join our team.
The training for this role will be delivered in Blackburn on block release so please do bear this in-mind when you apply.
You will initially carry out sheet metal fabrication and CAD training at T2000 plus sheet metal fabrication and CAM training in company. Will be involved in the manufacture of sheet metal ventilation ductwork. Once initial training is complete the focus will move on to the CAM - (inputting ductwork components on our Computer Aided Manufacture system for our CNC machine processes. This will follow the Engineering Technician route leading to a Level 3 qualification.
This will be a role split between workshop and office, and you will be required to:
* Work as part of a sheet metal ventilation ductwork fabrication team
* Carry out sheet metal fabrication activities e.g. Cutting, forming and assembly of sheet metal components
* Carry out MIG and TIG welding activities
* Input jobs on our Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) system for CNC machine processes
The practical workshop activities are essential as a foundation for the CAM Operator role.
Where you’ll work
KNOWSLEY ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
KNOWSLEY ROAD
HASLINGDEN
ROSSENDALE
BB4 4RR
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
TRAINING 2000 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.
* 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 apprentice will be working towards completing the Metal Fabricator Standard which will include the following:
* L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
* L3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
* Functional skills in English, maths (if not already achieved)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 (C))
* Maths (grade 4 (C))
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Science (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
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Please do not contact Company direct. Please note; we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply ASAP if you wish to be considered for this role.