Fabrication and Welding Apprentice
- Employer: Ritherdon and Company Limited
- Location: Darwen
- Vacancy Ref: 00001860
- Hours Per Week: 39
- Wage Per Week: £294.00
- Sector: Engineering
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Metal Fabricator (Fabrication & Welding) based in Darwen.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet etc.
Fabricators use a large range of metals including steel, aluminium and titanium at a range of thicknesses from 0.5mm up to over 20mm.
The successful candidate will train and become competent at welding, components and castings, learning to weld both MIG & TIG to a very high standard.
You will also be trained to learn:
- Basic engineering drawing.
- Measuring and marking out.
- Knowledge of engineering materials.
- Handling of engineering information.
Additional skills covered may include:
- Fitting using hand skills.
- Producing sheet metal components and assemblies using a range of welding techniques and principles.
Your job role will consist of different tasks such as:
- Welding components.
- Welding Castings.
- MIG and TIG.
Training to be provided
The apprentice will be working towards completing the Metal Fabricator Standard which will include the following:
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L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
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L3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
About Ritherdon and Company Limited
Established in 1895, we have been a technically-driven, UK manufacturer of various types of electrical enclosure and related products for many decades. Our product ranges have evolved considerably over our 125 year history, driven by solving problems for the industries we work with.