Apprentice Fabricator/Welder

Training 2000; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to become an Apprentice Fabricator/Welder in a dynamic environment. This role involves training to master welding techniques, including MIG and TIG, while working with a diverse team on manufacturing stainless and mild steel equipment. You'll gain hands-on experience in metal fabrication, learning essential skills such as measuring, marking out, and handling engineering materials. As part of your journey, you will work towards achieving recognized qualifications in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Join us to kickstart your career in the manufacturing industry and develop skills that are in high demand!

Qualifications

• Training in welding components and castings to a high standard.
• Knowledge of handling engineering information and materials.

Responsibilities

• Carry out metal fabrication work using various metals.
• Welding castings and components using MIG and TIG techniques.

Skills

Welding (MIG & TIG)

Metal Fabrication

Measuring and Marking Out

Knowledge of Engineering Materials

Fitting using Hand Skills

Education

L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

L3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Functional Skills in English and Maths

Job description

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Fabricator/Welder based in Blackburn.

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.

An exciting opportunity to train as a fabricator/welder, working as part of a highly skilled, diverse team engaged in the manufacture of a wide range of stainless and mild steel equipment. Manufacturing large scale thermal processing and heat transfer equipment for our sister companies Tek Dry and Hunt Heat Exchangers is at the heart of what we do and I am pleased to announce we were recently acquired by the global company Heat and Control.

Fabricators use a large range of metals including steel, aluminium and titanium at a range of thicknesses from 0.5mm up to over 20mm.

The successful candidate will train and become competent at welding components and castings, learning to weld both MIG & TIG to a very high standard.

You will also be trained to learn:

• Measuring and marking out.
• Knowledge of engineering materials.
• Handling of engineering information.

Additional skills covered may include:

• Fitting using hand skills.
• Producing sheet metal components and assemblies using a range of welding techniques and principles.

Your job role will consist of different tasks such as:

• Welding Castings.
• MIG and TIG.

Training to be provided:

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).