Apprentice Fabricator/Welder

An exciting opportunity to train as a fabricator/welder, working as part of a highly skilled, diverse team engaged in the manufacture of a wide range of stainless and mild steel equipment. Manufacturing large scale thermal processing and heat transfer equipment for our sister companies Tek Dry and Hunt Heat Exchangers is at the heart of what we do and I am pleased to announce we were recently aquired by the global company Heat and Control. We recently became part of the global Heat and Control group.

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.

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:

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

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) L3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Functional skills in English, Maths (if not already achieved)

Training Outcome:

Engineers are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected. Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer.

Employer Description:
Altham Fabrications Limited is an internationally active company of fabrication and installation engineers. We specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of structural steelwork, laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication and platforming.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 5.15pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative