Metal Fabricator Apprentice - JC Metalworks x 3

A 3-year carousel in all departments learning, understanding, and developing the skills required to become a multi-skilled sheet metal fabricator using state of the art machinery and equipment. Come and join our team!

Working week

Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

37 hours a week

Reference number

VAC1000306252

What will the apprentice be doing?

• The Metal Fabricator apprentice will spend their time at JC Metalworks learning, understanding, and developing their skills in the roles and responsibilities of all departments.

  • Training on all the machines, tools, and equipment, whilst working alongside our specialist trained employees

  • Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification

  • Monitor resources and activities throughout the fabrication of products or components, identifying areas for improving the production process where possible

  • Cutting, drilling, shaping and preparing METAL materials during fabrication activities using manual and power tools, thermal and laser cutting, as required calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics

  • Operate appropriate tools and equipment to join metal parts using a range of mechanical fasteners and fixing techniques required by the specifications appropriate to the fabrication activity being carried out and in accordance with approved joining procedures

  • Inspect and test joins for security against required standard

  • Complete documentation at the appropriate stages of the work activity

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or equivalent)

• Maths (grade 4 or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills

• IT skills

• Attention to detail

• Problem solving skills

• Team working

• Creative

• Initiative

• Physical fitness

• Methodical

• Self Motivating

• Reliable

• Trustworthy

About the employer

JC Metalworks is a precision sheet metal fabrication company in Loughborough, with 35 + years of experience, delivering end to end service for our clients in various different sectors through our state of the art machinery and technical experts.

Company Benefits

• Profit Share Scheme

• Westfield Health Care Plan

• Sick Pay Scheme

• Cycle to Work/Electric Car Schemes

• Long Service Recognition Rewards

• Employee Suggestion Scheme

• Group Life Cover

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship modules may result in the offer of a full-time position as a metal fabricator. This is providing the apprentice works within the company rules and guidelines which will be explained during their induction.

Address

Bishop Meadow Road

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 5RE