Apprentice Welder / Fabricator - Quarry Manufacturing and Supplies Ltd

The Apprentice Welder / Fabricator will learn the procedures and techniques required by working with and observing the experienced Welder Fabricators. This will be provided by on-the-job training by an experienced mentor and day release to Leicester College.

Working week
Monday to Thursday 7:15am to 16:30pm (includes 1x30 min unpaid lunch break and 2x15 min paid tea breaks). Friday 08:00am to 14:15pm (includes 1x30 min unpaid lunch break and 1x15 min paid tea break).

40 hours a week

Reference number

VAC1000309541

What will the apprentice be doing?

Working within the Fabrication Shop you will be required to

• Read and understand and follow engineering drawings

• Work to engineering tolerances

• Use the most suitable welding method for the job in hand

• Use various hand and power tools (grinders, cutting torches, hand files,  hammer)

• Inspect and test cuts and joins, through the use of a variety of measuring equipment, micrometers etc.

You will be expected to become proficient in the following.

• Welding of raw steel components using MMA (manual electric arc) & MIG (metal inert gas)

• Cutting of raw steel using various techniques such as oxy-acetylene, plasma and traditional saws

In addition to learning the skills of a Welder Fabricator, you may also be cross-trained in the use of a Press Brake Machine and Spray Painting.

You will attend Leicester College, Abbey Park Campus for training, one day per week. 

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

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Problem solving skills

• Number skills

• Analytical skills

• Logical

• Team working

• Initiative

• Non judgemental

• Patience

About the employer

QMS is a manufacturer of aftermarket crusher, spares, wears and bespoke crushing, screening and processing plant, supplying premium service to the quarry, mining, recycling and demolition industries.

Company Benefits

25 days per annum plus 8 statutory days (pro rata for part time).

After this apprenticeship

You will be a qualified welder/ press brake operator.

Address

Unit 1, Maple Court, Walker Road, Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Coalville, LE67 1TU