Apprentice fabricator welder 57-1417

Shepley Engineers Limited are looking for an apprentice fabrication/welder to complete a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship.

The key tasks of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Fulfilling the apprentice responsibilities as laid down in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and the requirements of the AMRC Training Centre
• To commit to complete all training requirements necessary to become a Fabrication Welder
• To complete ‘on-the-job’ training whilst being supervised
• Take orders to operate manual and semi-automatic welding & cutting equipment
• Set up and operate hand power tools particular to the welding trade
• Examine work pieces to determine defects and perform duties to straighten them up
• Prepare all material surfaces that need to be welded and ensure that there is no rust or dust on them
• Position and align parts that need to be welded according to instruction provided
• To maintain all tools and equipment
• To ensure that all training courses, including AMRC classes, are attended and completed
• To report any defects in tools or equipment to their Supervisor immediately
• Ensuring that works are executed in accordance with the requirements of:
  • All applicable legislation
  • The Terms and Conditions of the contract
  • The Contract Quality / Environmental Plan
  • The approved Works Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets
  • The Policies and Procedures contained within the Company Business Management System
  • Ensure that all company Health & Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to

You will study on a Level 3 Metal Fabricator Standard. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.