Apprentice Metal Fabricator
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Company: Hillcrest Fabrications
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Location: Swadlincote, DE11 0EG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,144.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00860
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Application Deadline Date: 02/06/2024
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Start Date: 10/06/2024
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday – Friday 07:00-15:30 (Fridays finish at 14:00)
Brief Description
Embark on an exciting journey as an Apprentice Metal Fabricator at Hillcrest Fabrications. You’ll join a dynamic team involved in creating steel structures from 5 to 500 tons! This apprenticeship offers a hands-on experience in advanced fabrication & welding, providing a solid foundation for a rewarding career.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
Personal Qualities
1. Team Player: Effective teamwork and consideration for colleagues.
2. Good Communication: Clear and open communication, following instructions and reporting.
3. Resilience: Discipline and motivation in overcoming challenges.
4. Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to evolving fabrication techniques and technologies.
5. Problem-Solving: Logical approach to identifying and addressing fabrication challenges
Skills Required
1. Manual Dexterity: Precise handling of tools for accurate fabrication.
2. Strength and Stamina: Ability to lift and manipulate heavy materials.
3. Spatial Awareness: Keen sense of spatial relations for accurate measurements.
4. Safety Consciousness: Commitment to a safe work environment and proper material handling.
5. Joining Techniques: Competence in using tools for joining steel parts securely.
Training to be Provided
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
Upon completing the apprenticeship, you may explore various paths, including:
• Full-Time Role: For the right candidate, potential for a permanent position with Hillcrest Fabrications based on performance during the apprenticeship.
• Professional Recognition: Go onto higher education within the industry
Vacancy Detail
Learn the art of crafting steel structures.
As an Apprentice steel Fabricator, your average day will involve:
• Material Mastery: Learn to work with a variety of mild steel thickness ranging from 3mm to over 50mm.
• Precision Crafting: Interpret technical drawings to mark out, produce, and assemble complex fabricated products, ensuring they meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Joining Techniques: Acquire skills in using mechanical fasteners, fixing techniques, and MIG welding to join steel parts with precision.
Other Information
Safety Precautions: You will be expected to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to health and safety protocols.
Have good knowledge of location of the business and is able to commute to work with ease.