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An exciting opportunity to join Integrated Fabrications Ltd as a Fabrication and Welding Apprentice
You will gain hands-on experience in metal fabrication, welding and engineering while completing a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship and developing the skills needed for a long-term career in the engineering industry.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working
You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Integrated Fabrications Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their team as a Fabrication and Welding Apprentice.
This is a practical, hands-on role where you will work alongside experienced fabricators and engineers, learning how to manufacture, assemble and finish a range of metal components and fabricated products.
Your role will include:
- Assisting experienced fabricators and welders with day-to-day workshop activities
- Learning to read and understand engineering drawings and work instructions
- Measuring, marking out and preparing materials for fabrication
- Developing skills in cutting, drilling, forming and preparing metal components
- Learning and developing welding techniques under supervision
- Assisting with the fabrication and assembly of metal components and structures
- Using a range of hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure work meets the required standards
- Assisting with the fitting and assembly of fabricated components
- Developing an understanding of different metals, materials and fabrication processes
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Following all company health and safety procedures
- Supporting the wider workshop team with general engineering and fabrication duties
You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by experienced members of the team and will be given the opportunity to develop your skills through practical workplace experience and structured training.
Where you'll work
Buckley House
Buckley Road
Rochdale
OL12 9RH
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Training provider
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
- Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
- Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
- Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
- Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
- Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
- Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
- Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
Training schedule
The successful candidate will complete a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship through Rochdale Training Association.
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The apprenticeship will provide training and development in areas including:
- Metal fabrication and assembly
- Welding techniques
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Measuring and marking out
- Working with a range of metals and materials
- Safe use of tools and workshop equipment
- Quality control and inspection
- Engineering health and safety
- Working effectively within a fabrication and engineering environment
The successful candidate will receive support from their employer and training provider throughout the apprenticeship.
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The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Integrated Fabrications Ltd is a specialist engineering and fabrication company based in Rochdale, providing high-quality fabrication, manufacturing and installation services.
The company works on a range of specialist projects and provides opportunities to gain practical experience in metal fabrication, welding and engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to develop a long-term career within the engineering and fabrication industry.
As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced members of the team while developing your practical skills and completing a nationally recognised Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship.
Website: Integrated Fabrications Ltd
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The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a long-term career within the engineering and fabrication industry.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for continued employment and progression within Integrated Fabrications Ltd, depending on the candidate's performance, development and business requirements.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Jacob Evans
jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706631417
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045661.
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