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Apprentice Fabricator/Welder AF FABRICATIONS LTD

We are looking for 2 Welding and Fabrication Apprentices to join our busy team. The successful candidates will be assigned a mentor for each of the business processes starting with Process 8 CNC punch and finishing at Process 16 after paint assembly, which we expect to be completed in the first year of the apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,002.20

  • Working week

    Monday – Thursday – 8.00am – 4.30pm. Friday – 8.00am – 4.00pm 30 minute break

    Total hours per week: 39.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    18 Mar 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000034005

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Responsible for the fabrication assembly, including welding and sanding ensuring the products meet the standard manufacturing tolerances. 

Inform of any urgently required equipment.


To inform of any concerns, regarding parts, build, people and equipment.


Maintain safety and cleanliness of the work areas.


Sign for the receipt of delivered goods. 


Working closely with others across departments


Attend meetings


Comply with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 quality system.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 2 General Welder apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills if required.

You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession. You will experience a blended learning model. You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The progression route for the candidates who successfully complete this programme is to move on to the higher award in Metal Fabrication.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Essential

About the employer

AF Fabrications Ltd specialise in the manufacture of steel and stainless enclosures for the electrical industry. We have two manufacturing facilities on two sites in Nottinghamshire adjacent to Junction 28 of the M1 giving us transport links across the country. Our modern design, administration and manufacturing facilities include the latest design technology, CNC automated and non-automated manufacturing equipment.

Employer

AF FABRICATIONS LTD

Address

NUNN BROOK ROAD

HUTHWAITE

SUTTON IN ASHFIELD

NG17 2HU

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Training

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Contact

Lee

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900468

Apprenticeship standard

General welder (arc processes)

Level 2 (GCSE)

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