Welding Apprentice

Description

Job description:

CW Fletcher & Sons Limited are looking for a Welding Apprentice to complete a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship. The candidate will

become fully responsible for working/fabricating sensitive components.

• Sheet metal bending and shaping - operate the CNC Press Brake to produce complex shapes in sheet metal by bending and pressing
• Fabrication and welding
• Understand and interpret engineering drawings
• Verification conformance of finished work piece to specifications
• Using measuring and inspection tools as necessary
• Work safely at all times; comply with health, safety and environmental regulations and organisational requirements
• Can obtain, check and use appropriate documentation (job instructions, quality documents etc.)
• Carry out good housekeeping
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• To communicate with all departments

Skills required:

• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a high-performing team
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to follow detailed instructions
• A good understanding of Health and Safety
• Relish a challenge and takes a proactive approach

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• A strong work ethic
• Dedicated, passionate and a desire to succeed
• Motivated, conscientious and considerate of other’s needs
• Honesty and integrity to uphold our company values
• Communication, Respect, Empowerment, Action, Teamwork, Environment
• A diligent person who works hard to achieve our company goals

Employer description:

We have been providing manufacturing solutions to our customers for over 130 years and have quietly built up an enviable reputation for doing the right thing, on time, at the right price.

Our offerings include fabrications, machined fabrications and complex machining. When you partner with CW Fletcher, peace of mind and optimised supply chains are part of the package.

Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study.  You will return to your workplace one Friday per month.  After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Qualification Requirements:

Advanced apprenticeships entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.