Fabrication Operative Apprentice

A varied role working in the fabrication workshop. Duties will include:

Press brake Guillotine Turret punch CNC laser cutter Use of workshop tools Pillar drill MIG welder/laser welder Spot/stud welder Grinding and finishing Competent with power tools Use of handheld scanners to records and track your jobs

Training:
The apprentice will be required to attend Advance 2 Campus, Dudley College, 1 day per week in term time only You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 8 weeks to support you with your qualification Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain the Engineering Operative - Fabrication & Welding Level 2 qualification

Training Outcome:

The opportunity to develop further within the business as a Fabricator Welder.

Employer Description:
We have been running for around 15 years. Starting from a small company with a handful of staff in a rented warehouse, to now having over 110 staff and spreading across 5 owned buildings. We start the manufacturing department 10 years ago and the growth has been phenomenal. We now have a brand new automated powdercoating set up and manufacturing department to continue growth. The fabrication department have now been operating for 4-5 years, we make our own products which would usually be imported. From purchasing a cheap 1kw fibre laser and press brake 4-5 years ago to now having the best in the business from Amada. We have a new combined laser/tube cutter, a turret punch, and automated tool changing press brake. The whole fabrication department has had a massive investment through proving what we can create and new products we can bring to the market. Again, the growth through fabrication has been phenomenal and we are constantly looking for improvement and different products to secure the Latham's brand well into the future. We are focused on growing the fabrication department this year and bringing through a whole new set of products to the market.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, between 06:00 - 14:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Understand Health & Safety,Work under pressure,Ability to follow instructions