25-0134 Apprentice Plater Welder

Dearneside Fabrications Limited are looking for an Apprentice Plater Welder to complete a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship and join their team.

Role & responsibilities:

• To take drawings and then set out and fabricate from mild or stainless steel parts by welding or bolting together to a required fabrication standard
• Welding in both mild and stainless steel, balustrades, staircases, balconies, gates and juliets
• Carry out fabrication of certain items and remedial welding and dressing as and when required
• Following our weld procedures and ensuring the welding requirements on the drawings are met
• Inspecting welds after the work is completed to ensure that they are correct and comply with our procedures
• Ensuring their equipment is working correctly, that it is fit and safe to use
• To be conversant in the H&S requirements and abide by these rules

The fabrication is a noisy environment; PPE is worn all day and overhead cranes are in operation. The welding department is very busy.

Quality of workmanship is high and all operatives are responsible for the quality of work they output and to weld to a coded standard in both MIG and TIG.

You will study on a Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship:

• On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard
• During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis
• After this, you will attend the training centre for one day a week for knowledge study