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Fabrication and Welding Apprentice Mech-Tool Engineering Ltd

Produce all aspects of fabricated components working from detailed engineering drawings. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate.

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Closing date: 15 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £239.60 - £547.20

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    42 months

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    7 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001849179

  • Positions

    2 available

Duties may include:

  • Adherence to Company Policy, procedures and Handbook
  • Quality, safety, health and environmental awareness (e.g. responsible for own and others safety)
  • Individual risk awareness within job role
  • Be responsible for general good housekeeping, cable management and safe working practices in the workshop and on facility
  • The interpretation of drawings and documentation and be responsible for accuracy and content of their own work
  • Report all defects and shortages to Supervisor / chargehand
  • Responsible for the withdrawal of correct materials from stores
  • Carry out the plating operation in accordance with the relevant Work Instructions
  • Pass on all relevant information to the designated welder, and check that it satisfies the drawing requirements
  • Liaise with inspectors as required
  • To liaise with Health and Safety Officer and Supervisor to promote a safe working environment
  • Platers will assist in the training of apprentices, students and new employees
  • Fabrication of assemblies & sub-assemblies from relevant drawings
  • Cut materials by means of flame, plasma and cutting disc
  • Drill & Punch
  • Marking off and some development
  • Tack weld assemblies
  • Carry out welding operations as required

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills 

Personal qualities

  • Punctual and reliable
  • A team player
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Good manual dexterity for using tools

Desired qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) including maths and English

Future prospects

  • A permanent position for the right candidate

About the employer

Based in Darlington in the North East of England, with additional quayside manufacturing and assembly facilities in nearby Middlesbrough, our 170-strong multi-disciplined team offers a genuine end-to-end service or 'one-stop shop': design, engineering fabrication, project management, supply and installation. All of which is delivered to ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 accredited standards.

Employer

Mech-Tool Engineering Ltd

Address

Haverton Hill Industrial Estate

BILLINGHAM

TS23 1PZ

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Training

Training provider

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Darlington College

Contact

Paul Clark 01325 503041 pclark@darlington.ac.uk

Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Apprenticeship standard

Metal fabricator

Level 3 (A level)

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