Apprentice Fabricator / Sheet Metal Worker

General Description

1 x Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker (level 3) is required. The apprentice will work with time served sheet metal workers and fabricators and learn how to read drawings, select steel and prepare materials for ductwork projects. Given the start times this would suit a local candidate or a candidate with access to their own transport.

Main Duties

The apprentice will:

• Work with time served sheet metal workers and fabricators.
  Learn how to read drawings, select steel and prepare materials
  be trained in how to use specialist tools and equipment in the workshop
• Mark off, measure, cut and bend using various cutting and forming tools and equipment
• Work safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirements
• Prepare for the metal fabrication activities before commencing work
• Check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings
  Use the correct methods for the moving and handling resources and materials
• Set up, check and adjust the equipment for use in the safe and reliable fabrication of metal products or components and maintaining the equipment in a reliable and safe condition throughout
• Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements
• Cut, drill, shape and preparing metal materials during fabrication activities using manual and power tools as required calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments/equipment

Desired Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Personal Qualities

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Desired Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English Language or English Literature (Grade 4/C or above) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Future Prospects

• Full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship may be offered to the right candidate