Apprentice Sheetmetal Worker

Basic metalwork skills:

Learn to use hand tools like shears, hammers, files, and measuring tools to cut, shape, and refine sheet metal. 

Machine operation:

Gain proficiency in operating basic sheet metal machinery like guillotines, press brakes, power shears, and metal forming machines under supervision. 

Reading blueprints:

Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to accurately measure and mark out metal pieces. 

Cutting and forming:

Cut sheet metal to specified dimensions using various methods like hand cutting, power cutting, and laser cutting. 

Metal bending:

Use press brakes or other bending tools to form metal sheets into desired shapes. 

Assembly techniques:

Learn to join metal components using welding, riveting, or bolting techniques depending on the project. 

Quality control:

Inspect fabricated parts for accuracy, fit, and finish, ensuring adherence to quality standards. 

Safety practices:

Follow all safety procedures related to sheet metal work, including proper use of personal protective equipment. 

On-the-job training:

Shadow experienced sheet metal workers to learn best practices and advanced techniques. 

Training:

You will undertake training at Wigan & Leigh College on a day release basis in order to gain Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship.

We will support and expand this training in-house.

The successful apprentice will attend College 1 day per week and work full time the other 4 days.

Training Outcome:

There are internal promotion prospects, such as to Foreman along with the possibility of training in First Aid, Health & Safety and the like.

Employer Description:
We are a leading CNC manufacturing company specialising in laser cutting, perforating and sheet metal fabrication. Hamilton Fabrications Ltd are presently celebrating our sixth decade of trading. Our Company was founded with service and dependability as our number one priority. Our growth and success have benefited from that focus. We have the latest machines including Laser Cutters (capable of cutting 4000 X 2000 size plates in 25mm mild steel, 20mm stainless steel and 15mm aluminium), Turret Punch Presses, 4 metre press Brakes and Guillotines all with CNC. Our workforce is highly skilled and motivated to produce components to a very high quality.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.45pm. Friday, 8.00am - 3.45pm. Lunch: 12.15pm - 1.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness