Summary
This is a chance to start a skilled trade with a local engineering employer.
You will work mainly in the Fabrication/Welding Department. You will be trained and gain experience in MIG/TIG welding and fabricating mild and stainless steel.
What you will do at work
- Learn to MIG/TIG weld material from 2mm to 20mm thick
- Carry out quality checks on products against specification
- Learn to read and understand engineering drawings
- Complete all practical and theory assignments required for the apprenticeship
- Represent the company professionally and follow all rules and codes of conduct when attending college
- Keep work areas clean and tidy, and follow Health & Safety policies at all times
- Undertake other reasonable duties within your skill set to support your development
General responsibilities
- Quality and service: Produce high-quality work to company standards, deliver on time, and suggest improvements to your Line Manager
- Health & Safety: Work safely, report equipment defects, and wear PPE and clean company uniform or workwear at all times
- Development: Learn about company products and services, receive training before starting new tasks or using new equipment, and hold regular reviews with your Line Manager
- Developing your knowledge of Company products and services.
Ensuring training is received prior to undertaking any new task or use of Company equipment - Attending regular reviews with your Line Manager and with In-Comm Training to track apprenticeship progress
Training
- Level 2 Welding
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if needed)
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
1 day per week at In-Comm Training Services, Aldridge, WS9 8UG, and 4 days at the company. Please ensure you are able to travel to both sites.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Punctual
- Reliable
Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths (4) – essential
About this employer
Unitech is a leading supplier of high – quality stainless steel and aluminium equipment to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other hygiene conscious industries.
Operating from their 75,000 square feet production facility in the heart of the West Midlands, they offer a range of 'off the shelf' products as well as bespoke fabrications. They also have, through their experience, the expertise to offer full turnkey projects with many impressive references both in the UK and worldwide.
In more recent years the Unitech Group has grown substantially and still continues to grow. Whatever your needs, contact them today as they are sure to have an answer to your procurement needs.
After this apprenticeship
Full time position after successful completion of this apprenticeship.