Job Description
Reporting to: The Apprenticeship Manager and Apprenticeship Supervisor
Job purpose: Working with metals to create high-strength welds in 2 welding positions, using at least 1 arc welding process in order to support production at Navantia UK.
What will you learn doing this apprenticeship: ·
* Gain hands-on experience through a safe workplace placement, providing vocational training and education Practical on the job training
* One-to-one dedicated mentoring
* Shipyard training facilities
* Opportunity to earn while you learn
Progression: There are numerous pathways for General Welders who may wish to pursue higher level careers in welding. These include progression to Multi-Positional Welder, High Integrity Welder or Welding Instruction and Teaching, Welding Inspection and Managing and Supervising Welding Operations.
Job Duties
* Learn how to produce good quality welds using two welding process/material type combinations (TIG, MMA, MIG/MAG, FCAW) and (Carbon and Low Alloy steel, High Alloy Ferritic/Martensitic Steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel, Nickel and Nickel Alloys, Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys) in two welding positions (Downhand, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead)
* Attain a qualification in accordance with one of the following standards: ISO 9606 / ASME IX / BS4872 / AWS D1.1 (these qualifications are regarded as licences to practice in welding)
* Achieve a quality of work to meet international standards for dimensional and surface inspection (Visual, Magnetic Particle Inspection and Dye Penetrant Inspection)
* Learn the proper procedure in positioning, preparing and checking the welding equipment
* Learn the proper procedure in receiving, handling and maintaining consumables
* Learn how to prepare, check and protect materials and work area ready for welding
* Learn to complete and check the finished weld ready for inspection and report into the production control system
* Ensure that health and safety requirements are fully accounted for in all the above
Qualifications
Essential
* Hold a minimum a of GCSE grade C/4, National 5 (or Equivalent) in Mathematics and English
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to use your own initiative and a strong drive to succeed are all essential
* Enthusiasm and determination to learn
* Self-starter and motivated person
* Ability to get on with colleagues and customers.
* Commitment to upholding high health and safety standards
* Responsibility, reliability and dedication
Key Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills
* Ability to establish an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal
* Effectiveness in identifying possible problems for upward reporting/investigation
* Ability to express ideas or facts in a clear manner
* Professional and pro-active work ethic
Additional Information
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.