Sheet Metal Apprentice
- Employer: R. Briggs Sheetmetal Fabrications Limited
- Location: Accrington
- Vacancy Ref: 00002059
- Hours Per Week: 37.5
- Wage Per Week: £300.00
- Sector: Engineering
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Metal Fabricator (Fabrication & Welding) based in Accrington.
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:
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Basic engineering drawing.
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Measuring and marking out.
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Knowledge of engineering materials.
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Handling of engineering information.
Additional skills covered may include:
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Fitting using hand skills.
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Producing sheet metal components and assemblies using a range of welding techniques and principles.
Your job role will consist of different tasks such as:
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Welding components.
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Welding Castings.
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MIG and TIG.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Sheet metal bending and shaping - operate the CNC Press Brake to produce complex shapes in sheet metal by bending and pressing.
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Fabrication and welding.
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Working from engineering drawings.
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Verification conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
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Environment Health and Safety training.
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 R. Briggs Sheetmetal Fabrications Limited
R Briggs Ltd are UK based metal fabrication experts, specialising in the bespoke metal fabrication, commercial kitchens, extraction canopy and air conditioning/ventilation industries. We pride ourselves on our personal service from start to finish, all our workforce are fully skilled and trained in every aspect of the industry.