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Apprentice Metal Fabricator CHESHIRE SPECIALIST ENGINEERING LTD

We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking and safety conscious individual to join our metal fabrication department. You will complete apprenticeship training at level 3 in metal fabrication and become a fully qualified engineer.

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Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20 to £17,290.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    18 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    13 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000054551

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice metal fabricator you will be invovled with the following -

  • Preparing and using MIG welding equipment.
  • Producing sheet metal components and assemblies.
  • Marking out components for metal work.
  • Cutting sheet metal to shape using hand and machine tools.
  • Forming sheet metal using hand and machine tools.
  • Producing sheet metal assemblies .
  • Developing and marking out templates for sheet metal.
  • Producing fillet welded joints using a manual welding process.

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

Apprenticeship training will take place at SETA Training and Advisory Services based in Reddish, Stockport and at the employers premises.  Delivery will be either day release, block training or full time training. You will work towards a level 3 apprenticeship standard in metal fabrication engineering and gain the following qualifications -

  • EAL AUEC Level 2 Foundation Competence.
  • Technical Certificate L3 – Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development knowledge).                 
  • EAL NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering                                                         

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion of apprenticeship training a full time job is on offer. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Level 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Engineering (Grade Level 4 or above) Desired
BTEC or equivalent Engineering (Grade Minimum Pass) Desired

About the employer

CSE is a specialist supplier of precision engineered sheet metal parts, fabricated sheet metal frames and other components to a varied number of sectors which include but not exclusive to are science, medical, food industry, automotive, electronics, robotics and automation, retail, and rail. Our customers are some of the most innovative and dynamic organisations in mass spectrometry and other sectors, where the ability to produce, high complexity, low and medium volume, precision engineered products to customer requirements is critical. Our range of services includes: Full sheet metal fabrication capabilities using a range of CNC equipment, mild steel, aluminium, and stainless steel, sheet and hollow section. In-house powder coating facilities. Mechanical assembly. Manufacturing advice. Supply chain management.

Employer

CHESHIRE SPECIALIST ENGINEERING LTD

Address

HAIGH AVENUE

WHITEHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

STOCKPORT

SK4 1NU

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Training

Training provider

STOCKPORT ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED(THE)

Contact

Nicola Murphy

Nmurphy@setatraining.com

0161 480 9822

Apprenticeship standard

Metal fabricator

Level 3 (A level)

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