Welding and Fabrication Apprenticeship – The Keystone Group

Christian Brothers Grammar School; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing company through this exciting welding and fabrication apprenticeship. This opportunity will allow you to gain hands-on experience in MIG welding and press brake processes, working alongside experienced professionals. You'll develop your skills in interpreting technical drawings and using workshop tools while ensuring high-quality standards. With a total duration of 2 years, this apprenticeship could lead to full-time employment, providing a solid foundation for a rewarding career in the manufacturing industry. If you're hardworking, reliable, and eager to learn, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your journey in welding and fabrication.

Qualifications

• Understanding of MIG welding and press brake processes is essential.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Become proficient in MIG welding and press brake processes.
• Work competently unsupervised while ensuring quality and safety.

Skills

MIG welding

Press brake processes

Interpreting drawings

Workshop tools proficiency

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Welding and Fabrication Apprenticeship – The Keystone Group

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-growing and dynamic company. The Keystone Group consists of Keystone Lintels, IG Lintels, Keylite Roof Windows, smartroof, IG Elements, and IG MSS. IG MSS provides the most practical and advanced range of Masonry Support products on the market.

Working Conditions:

• Weekly wage
• Working week: Monday to Friday
• Total hours per week: 39.5
• Duration: 2 years

Duties include:

• Understanding MIG welding and press brake processes to become a valuable member of the team
• Working competently unsupervised
• Interpreting drawings and identifying potential issues
• Working to tolerances specified on each job
• Being proficient in using all required workshop tools
• Working safely using PPE provided

Desired skills:

• Hardworking
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Ability to work efficiently and prioritize workload
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative with a clear focus on quality

Possibility of full-time employment upon completion of apprenticeship.

About the employer:

Founded in 1958, IG is a division of Europe’s largest manufacturer of steel lintels and masonry support systems. The major activity of IG is the design, development, manufacture, and supply of standard and custom-made masonry support. IG’s extended range of building components includes Brick Slip Feature Lintels, Steel Support Systems, and Windposts.