Apprentice Fabricator
Trac Precision Solutions Ltd
Crewe (CW2 8UY)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 July 2025
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Summary
A fantastic chance to manufacture your metal fabricating career at a successful Crewe firm, which specialises in precision parts for aerospace, defence and power generation industries. The apprentice will support the fabrication and fitting of metal components and structures under the supervision of experienced welders and fitters.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Pay will be reviewed and raised on an annual basis subject to apprentice performance.
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday 7.30 am – 4.30 pm Friday 7.30 am – 12.30 pm
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will deal with and undertake various aspects of engineering within fabrication, alongside an experienced team.
Duties and responsibilities will include;
- Assist in the welding and fitting of metal components using MIG, TIG, and arc welding techniques.
· Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
· Operate hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment safely and effectively.
· Prepare materials and work areas for welding and fitting tasks.
· Learn to inspect and test welded joints for quality and accuracy. · Always follow health and safety procedures.
· Maintain a clean and organised work environment.
· Attend and complete all required training and coursework as part of the apprenticeship program.
· Other duties as reasonably required
Where you'll work
9a Marshfield Bank
Crewe
CW2 8UY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
- Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
- Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
- Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
- Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
- Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
- Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
- Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
- Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
- Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
- Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
- Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
- Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
- Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
- Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
- Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
Training schedule
The candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full standard as a Metal Fabricator. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. You will have a mentor in the workplace and attend college up to two days a week to gain an engineering theory qualification and practical skills to support you on your apprenticeship learning journey.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade C/4)
- Science (grade C/4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
Trac Precision Solutions is a leading provider of precision engineering parts, designing and manufacturing products which maximise engine performance, in terms of performance, efficiency and reliability. It is a trusted partner in aviation, defence and power generation component manufacturing. The firm is a previous winner of Employer of the Year at Cheshire College – South & West’s annual, prestigious Apprenticeship Awards. The accolades are hosted every year, during National Apprenticeship Week, to value successful partnerships supporting amazing apprentices and their achievements. The company continues to push forward with ambitious growth plans and to develop its apprenticeship programme to bring on the next generation of the workforce for this highly successful, precision manufacturing business.
After this apprenticeship
To become a full-time and highly skilled member of the Trac team following on from successful completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Becky Smythe
becky.smythe@ccsw.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334594.
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