Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator

About this opportunity

Excellent and exciting opportunity to join Concept Metal Products Ltd – a highly respected sheet metal manufacturing company in Middleton. The successful candidate will be trained all areas of Sheet Metal Fabrication.

A normal day would include:

• Read and interpret drawings to ensure accurate production
• Measuring and marking out cutting and bending lines
• Double-checking design specifications before commencing with cutting work
• Constructing base templates if necessary
• Using a variety of welding methods to include MIG and TIG
• Plasma cutting
• Using CNC press brake
• Using hand fitting tools and techniques
• Fabricating and constructing metal components
• Grinding and finishing completed products
• Understand Health and Safety procedures and apply to their working environment
• Learn how to use measuring tools (electronic and manual) to take precise measurements for cutting and shaping
• Select appropriate tools and settings for a given task
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed. Eventually working independently and part of the Provel team

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• Preferably candidate would have secured exam grades in GCSE A-C/9-4, including English, Maths and a Science, and preferably a practical Engineering qualification

Personal Qualities

• Ability to demonstrate a flexible, personable and professional attitude, whilst working as part of a team
• Punctual
• Applicants must have a good temperament, be polite and courteous
• Communication / Interpersonal skills – Ability to communicate in a confident manner with staff at all levels
• Applicants must be pro-active in their approach

Skills

• Interest in wide range of engineering manufacturing processes
• Be able to work in busy team environment, capable of working to targets and deadlines
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate high level of technical competence in math’s
• Attention to detail in interpreting manufacturing information and working to high quality standards