Metal Fabricator - Apprenticeship

Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd; New Ross; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local engineering company is seeking a First Year Apprentice to join their team in New Ross, Co. Wexford. The apprenticeship entails hands-on training with various machinery, covering essential skills like measuring, cutting, and welding. Candidates must have completed their Junior Certificate and be at least 16 years old. The role offers a competitive wage aligned with the ETB recommendations and a chance to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or older.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate machinery safely.
• Assemble new machinery and carry out repairs.
• Report writing of completed work.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Working on own Initiative

Education

Junior Certificate

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinders

Press Brake

Guillotine

Job description

Overview

First Year Apprentice Vacancy. Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd are currently looking for one candidate to enroll in our apprenticeship program. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross, Co. Wexford.

About the Company

Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd is a leading engineering company who specialise in the design, manufacture and repairs of livestock bodies, drag trailers and all commercial bodies. We are a small company with ten staff, working together.

Apprenticeship Program

Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd offers a wide range of training programmes, working on different machinery, vehicles and plants. The apprenticeship consists of four on-the-job phases with Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd and three off-the-job training phases in accordance with the SOLAS scheduling system.

What is Metal Fabrication

The skills are wide and varied, including measuring, marking out, cutting and welding materials. Learn how to operate machinery safely, including Press Brake, Guillotine, Drills, Cutting, etc. Welding mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel. Making a livestock body from start to finish, repairing a trailer, repairing agricultural machinery and other items. Training will cover working with a variety of specialised tools: lathe, milling machine, grinders, etc. Areas include assembling new machinery, dismantling repairs, and fitting of new parts. Report writing of completed work.

Pay

We pay all our apprentices the recommended wage set by the ETB. Review it after 3 months (a well‑adjusted candidate will be offered above the recommended wage). A training allowance is paid by the local ETB while the apprentices attend the off-the-job training.

Requirements

Junior Certificate must be completed. Must be 16 years old or older. Good communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team to enroll in our apprenticeship program. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross, Co. Wexford. New Ross (Rural South).

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Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
• Minimum Qualification: Level 3 (incl Junior Cert)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Manual
• Competency Skills: Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative