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Apprentice Welder

Moody Direct is a focused supplier of Process and Packaging products and services to the dairy, food, beverage, brewery, food, ice-cream, pharmaceutical and chemical and personal care industries in the following areas: Capital Equipment and Components – new and pre-owned; Machinery spare parts; Equipment maintenance services.

  • What will the apprentice be doing?

    To learn and develop skills in the repair and refurbishment of process and packaging equipment;
    To learn and develop TIG welding skills used in the assembly and installation of engineering projects incorporating stainless steel pipework and equipment used in a hygienic environment.

    • Initial practice welding in our workshop
    • Welding small projects in our workshops
    • Assisting colleagues on larger projects
    • Adhering to Health and Safety Rules and Regulations

    Key Skills To Be Developed:

    • Refurbishment of process and packaging equipment
      Welding of 316L 1.6 mm thick stainless steel tube using the TIG process
    • Sheet metalworking
    • General pipefitting

    In addition, the Apprentice Fitter/Welder must be prepared to undertake any reasonable requests made to meet the business needs of the company.

    • Pressure testing of tanks
    • Machining
    • Pressure testing
    • Basic electrical knowledge
    • Housekeeping skills

  • What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

    This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus(NG17). This attendance is required during term time only.

    You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

    You will experience a blended learning model.

  • What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

    At the end of the apprenticeship there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent role.

  • Desired skills and personal qualities
    Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

  • Qualifications
    GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
    GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential

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