Welding Apprentice

• Assist welders in setting up and preparing weld surfaces, equipment, and materials as needed
• MIG/TIG and spot welding of all aspects of mild steel and aluminium
• Set, modify and monitor welding controls, for example, current, arc voltage, wire feed speed, gas flow rates, polarity etc.
• Clean and maintain welding equipment, tools and work areas daily
• Move materials and equipment within the workshop as directed
• Apply health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Attend mandatory safety meetings and training sessions

Training:

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected
to work towards the Welder Level 2 with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

Training Outcome:

Apprentices will be employed on a full-time permanent basis with recognised terms and conditions of employment.

Employer Description:
With extensive high-quality workshop facilities, H.W. Martin Fleet Maintenance provide maintenance solutions to the Martin Group fleet of nearly 1000 vehicles and plant equipment, in addition we are DAF Trucks Service Partners and agents for Atlas cranes as a parts and service agent, we also have a long-standing list of commercial customers. The reliable and proactive service offered is widely recognised as being industry leading.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Patience,Physical fitness