Apprentice Fabricator / Welder

Apprentice Fabricator / Welder

Objectives

To assist the workshop operations for the production of high-quality structural steelwork, architectural metal works and associated products; to learn from work colleagues, and where necessary attend site to carry out minor works.

Key Tasks

• Report any accidents or “near-misses” to the Works Foreman in accordance with RIDDOR
• Always Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and report any damage or losses of safety equipment to the Works Foreman
• Utilisation of all workshop equipment including jigs whilst being supervised
• Cut steel lengths and clean edges to form required lengths and plates
• Daily inspections of workshop plant and equipment - reporting any defects to the Works Foreman
• Read and understand fabrication drawings of a complex nature and execute associated works under supervision in line with qualified Welding Process
• Specifications or Work Instructions
• Undertake Weld Qualification Tests on new products as detailed in Preliminary Welding Process Specifications and in accordance with BS EN ISO 15613
• Welding Co-ordination and inspection of own work, in line with the Welding Quality Management System
• Identification and reporting of defects/non-conformities to the Responsible Welding Co-Ordinator or Foreman in line with the Welding Quality Management System
• Co-ordinate timesheets and accurately record hours clocked against job numbers with new Strumis software on a weekly basis
• Liaise with drawing office over any fabrication drawing queries
• Any other duties considered necessary to fulfil the role or requested by the line manager

Core Skills

• Competent in Manual Handling
  Competent in use and changing of Abrasive Wheels
  Welding qualifications in line with company WQMS
  Recognised training/apprenticeship or trade experience
  Communication with team and management
  Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management