Main Duties
- Learn how to weld metal components using MIG and TIG techniques
- Be shown how to read and understand technical drawings
- Full training provided through our chosen training provider as well as in company training
- Complete all work to high company standards
- Follow strict health and safety guidelines
This rewarding career is a hands–on position in the workshop and requires an interest and desire for a career in Welding. You will gain a wide and varied understanding of welding processes to serve a wide range of sectors and industries. The successful candidate will learn a broad set of skills including but not limited to MIG and TIG welding techniques, measuring and marking out, designing and manufacturing jigs to aid in welding, an appreciation of machining processes, mechanical design and interpreting technical drawings with the aim being by the end of the apprenticeship that they are able to confidently and competently weld metal assemblies.
Training to be provided
- First year – Block release, off the job training based at the chosen training provider
- Second year – Return to Valley Hydraulics and training to further develop skills learned in the first year whilst learning additional company specific skills (attend one day per week at selected training provider)
- Third and fourth year – Develop welding specific skills further with the aim of completing the Level 3 Diploma in advanced manufacturing engineering.
Requirements
The suitable candidate will be over 16 years of age and have a minimum or expected grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English with a keen interest in engineering.
