Apprentice Metal Fabricator

• Structure, properties and characteristics of common metals.
• Looking at typical problems which may arise.
• Approved diagnostic methods.
• Importance of using approved processes.
• How roles and functions in the organisation interact
• The need to continually review fabrication and general engineering processes in workplace meetings.
• Tools and techniques for cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing materials.
• Pattern development processes, tooling and equipment and cutting and forming techniques, tooling and equipment.
• Assembly, finishing and inspection techniques.
• Factors influencing the selection of forming process and principles, procedures, and testing of different joint techniques.
• Using equipment associated with manual or mechanised joining techniques, including maintenance and consumables.
• Effects of heating and cooling metals.
• How to interpret relevant engineering data and documentation.
• Attend college and produce work of a high standard
• To adhere to the Job Pack information, including signing Job Pack forms.
• To refer to and follow the Company Personnel Instructions where appropriate.
• To remain on the job in a productive role.
• To assist the Works Supervisor, Lead Operative and mentors.
• To listen to the mentors and develop skills.
• To inform Works Supervisor, Lead Operative and mentors of any urgently required equipment.
• To inform the Works Supervisor, Lead Operative and mentors of any
• concerns regarding parts/build/ people/equipment.
  To effectively maintain the tidiness, safety and cleanliness of the work areas.
• As required, sign for the receipt of delivered goods, deliver goods to the required area, and forward any signed paperwork to the Works Supervisor.
• Working closely with the Fabrications Manufacturing Team, including Works Supervisor, Lead Operatives, mentors other Works Operatives as well as Fabrication Contracts Engineer and the Engineering team.
• Ensure full compliance with the company’s Business Management System within your area of responsibility

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. 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.

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