25-0130 Fabrication Apprentice

As an apprentice Fabricator, you will be working with various types of metal and tools to produce high-quality metalwork, along with block/day release to the AMRC Training Centre. Your skills will increase throughout the apprenticeship, helping you to grow into a full-time Fabricator.

Role & responsibilities:

• Workshop fabrication involving working from drawings
• Constructing base templates, if necessary
• Measuring and marking out cutting and bending lines
• Double-checking design specifications before commencing with cutting work
• Setting up metalwork machinery including rollers, punch presses, flame cutters and shears
• Fabricating and constructing metal components
• Grinding and finishing completed products
• Cleaning tools, equipment and work areas
• Using measuring tools and basic math skills to ensure accurate dimensions
• Operate welding equipment and other fabrication machinery
• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with company and customer procedures
• Maintain good working relationship and positive attitude towards the ‘job or task’ and all Philford staff
• Ensure the appropriate PPE for the task and work area is worn at all times

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

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.