Reporting to:

The Apprenticeship Manager and Apprenticeship Supervisor

Job purpose:

Working with metals to create high-strength welds in 2 welding positions, using at least 1 arc welding process in order to
support production at Harland & Wolff.

What will you learn doing this apprenticeship:

• Gain hands-on experience through a safe workplace placement, providing vocational training and education.
• Practical on the job training.
• Onetoone dedicated mentoring.
• Shipyard training facilities.
• Opportunity to earn while you learn.

Progression:

There are numerous pathways for General Welders who may wish to pursue higher level careers in welding. These include

progression to Multi-Positional Welder, High Integrity Welder or Welding Instruction and Teaching, Welding Inspection and Managing and Supervising Welding Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Learn how to produce good quality welds using two welding process/material type combinations (TIG, MMA, MIG/MAG, FCAW) and (Carbon and Low Alloy steel, High Alloy Ferritic/Martensitic Steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel, Nickel and Nickel Alloys, Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys) in two welding positions (Downhand, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead).
• Attain a qualification in accordance with one of the following standards: ISO 9606 / ASME IX / BS4872 / AWS D1.1 (these qualifications are regarded as licences to practice in welding).
• Achieve a quality of work to meet international standards for dimensional and surface inspection (Visual, Magnetic Particle Inspection and Dye Penetrant Inspection).

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Hold a Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations or a relevant field.
• Hold a minimum a of GCSE grade C/4, National 5 (or Equivalent) in Mathematics and English
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to use your own initiative and a strong drive to succeed are all essential.
• Enthusiasm for welding and a determination to learn.
• Selfstarter and motivated person.
• Ability to get on with colleagues and customers.
• Commitment to upholding high health and safety standards.
• Responsibility, reliability and dedication.

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
WAL3M

Expected start date: 01/09/2023

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