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Manufacturing / Press Operator Apprentice
The Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker will support the fabrication, assembly, and finishing of sheet metal products while gaining hands-on experience and formal training. This role is designed to develop practical skills, technical knowledge, and safe working practices within a manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- GCSE English (grade C/4 or above)
- GCSE Maths (grade C/4 or above)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the cutting, bending, forming ,welding, stud welding and assembling of rainscreen components
- Operate basic machinery (under supervision), such as guillotines, press brakes, and CNC equipment
- Interpret simple engineering drawings and specifications
- Support senior fabricators and machinists in day-to-day production tasks
- Carry out basic quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
- Follow all health & safety procedures and company policies at all times
- Participate in training programmes (college-based and on-the-job learning)
- Record work progress and learning as part of the apprenticeship programme
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Benefits
- Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
- Working in partnership with East Durham College you will study against the Level 3 Metal Fabrication Standard
- This will require day release in college one day per week, and you will also be visited by a Trainer Assessor in the workplace once a month
- Structured on-the-job training with experienced staff
- Opportunities to progress into a skilled Sheet Metal Worker role
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to:
- Fully skilled Sheet Metal Worker
- CNC Operator / Fabricator
- Team Leader opportunities with experience
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About Sotech
SOTECH IS A LEADING DESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER OF THE OPTIMA RANGE OF ENGINEERED METAL RAINSCREEN CLADDING AND ARCHITECTURAL FABRICATION. Sotech offers a range of rainscreen cladding solutions, from traditional to contemporary, to bring a project to life. Sotech is at the forefront of rainscreen cladding design, having developed a comprehensive suite of systems. Able to support natural materials such as copper, zinc, stainless steel and aluminium, as well as aluminium composite material, our systems provide architects and specifiers an almost limitless choice, enabling their individual design intent to be fully realised.
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