Apprentice Welder/fabricator

About the role

Apprenticeship Opportunity: Metal Fabrication & Manufacturing 🚀

Ready to kickstart your career in a hands-on, dynamic environment? We're looking for motivated individuals eager to learn the ins and outs of metal fabrication and manufacturing. This apprenticeship offers invaluable experience across our workshop, guiding you from complex drawings to fully realized components. 🛠️

What You'll Be Doing & Learning:

• Mastering Welding: Get hands-on with MIG and TIG welding techniques. 🔥
• Fabrication Fundamentals: Assist in fabricating mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium components.
• Blueprint Reading: Learn to interpret and work from engineering and fabrication drawings. 📈
• Material Prep: Develop skills in cutting, drilling, grinding, and preparing materials.
• Sheet Metal Mastery: Dive into sheet metal fabrication, including folding, forming, and assembly.
• Machine Operation: Gain experience using workshop machinery and hand tools under expert supervision. 🔧
• Quality Control: Learn to measure and check components against drawings and strict tolerances. ✅
• Architectural Metalwork: Support experienced fabricators on exciting bespoke architectural projects. 🏗️
• Material & Process Knowledge: Understand diverse materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes.
• Workshop Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment, adhering to all health and safety procedures. 💯

Growth & Development: As you build your skills and confidence, you'll be entrusted with more responsibility and the chance to manufacture components independently. 🌟

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with the fabrication of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium components
• Learning MIG and TIG welding techniques
• Cutting, drilling, grinding and preparing materials for fabrication
• Using workshop machinery and hand tools under supervision
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment