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Welding Apprentice Fab Link Uk Ltd

Two apprentices required to learn general MIG, TIG and ARC Welding skills as well as preventative maintenance of the equipment

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Closing date: 25 Oct 2021

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £168.75

  • Working week

    7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 12.30pm Friday

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    15 months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2021

  • Date posted

    29 Jul 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001744738

  • Positions

    2 available

This is an opportunity for two welding apprentices to work in the company's welding production department.

Main duties will involve:

  • MIG / MAG techniques
  • Reading technical drawings
  • Welding various parts into an assembly
  • Preventative maintenance of equipment

Part of the training will involve attending In-Comm Training Services, in Aldridge, two days per week for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good written and verbal communications
  • Able to work independently and with others
  • No previous experience is necessary but should be able to demonstrate an interest in welding or engineering

Personal qualities

  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Committed to this training
  • Can-do attitude

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE grades 9-4 in English and maths as a minimum

Future prospects

  • Full time welding position upon satisfactory completion of the apprenticeship

Things to consider

Please ensure you are able to travel to In-Comm Training Services, Aldridge,WS9 8UG, as well as to the company.

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates.

About the employer

Fablink is a UK based Manufacturing Group which supplies products ranging from light sheet metal pressings and assemblies through to more complex products such as tanks, cabs and chassis.

Customers include CAT, DAF, JCB,. KION, PERKINS and TOREX.

The company have a depth of engineering technical capacity and capability with strong design, tooling and prototyping with new product development.

Employer

Fab Link Uk Ltd

Address

Stafford Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 7EJ

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Training

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by In-Comm Training Services Ltd

Contact

Sue Fisher 01922 457686

General welder (arc processes) level 2.

The training for this apprenticeship will be delivered over a period of 15 months, with the apprentice required to attend college 2 days per months during this time (at In-Comm Training Services Limited, Aldridge, WS9 8UG), to achieve knowledge, understanding and competence in the following subjects:

  • General and Welding Specific Health and Safety
  • Dimensional and Mechanical Properties of Materials
  • Welding Procedures, Parameters and Symbols
  • Testing and Inspection
  • Welding Defects
  • MIG, MAG and FCAW processes
  • MMA Processes
  • TIG-TAG and PAW Processes

Apprenticeship standard

General welder (arc processes)

Level 2 (GCSE)

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