Metal Fabricator Apprentice

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Metal Fabricator (Fabrication & Welding) based in Nelson. The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet etc.

Fabricators use a large range of metals including steel, aluminium and titanium at a range of thicknesses from 0.5mm up to over 20mm.

The successful candidate will train and become competent at welding, components and castings, learning to weld both MIG & TIG to a very high standard.

They are looking for a motivated and hands-on Fabrication Apprentice to join their team to develop practical skills within a supportive workshop environment.

You will also be trained to learn:

  • Basic engineering drawing.
  • Measuring and marking out.
  • Knowledge of engineering materials.
  • Handling of engineering information.

Additional skills covered may include:

  • Fitting using hand skills.
  • Producing sheet metal components and assemblies using a range of welding techniques and principles.

Your job role will consist of different tasks such as:

  • Welding components.
  • Welding Castings.
  • MIG and TIG.

Training to be provided

The apprentice will be working towards completing the Metal Fabricator Standard which will include the following:?

  • L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • L3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

About Richards Sheet Metal

Richards Sheet Metal is a long-established, family-run SME with a strong reputation for quality and reliability in our field. We have a highly skilled team of staff members, with a combined experience of over forty years within the metal industry. All our customers can feel safe in the knowledge that their enquiry will be dealt with by a professional laser cutting company.

Richards Sheet Metal website
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