Metal Fabricator Apprentice Level 3 Ipswich, England
Job description
Metal Fabricator Apprentice Level 3
- 310979
About Textron Specialized Vehicles
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under brands including E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, TUG™ and Douglas™; Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
Apprenticeship Open Evening 2023
Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd are hosting an Apprenticeship Open Evening on Thursday 30th March, 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Please register your interest with Jo Barber: [email protected] / 01473 276271. Parents welcome too!
Opportunity
During their training the Apprentices they will be taught the fundamentals of fabrication both practical and academic. The company is continuing to develop their apprenticeship programme and are looking to recruit apprentices within the Fabrication Department to work closely and develop skills within the Press Shop.
You will be required to attend Colchester institute two days per week for the first year of the apprenticeship and one day per week thereafter.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship at Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, please apply through the link on the government website: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000138433
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Marking out and measuring: Transfer complex dimensions to sheet steel using hand tools and measuring equipment;
- Laser Cutting: Operate the CNC laser to produce complex shapes in sheet metal through laser cutting;
- Sheet Metal Bending: Operate the CNC Press Brake to produce complex shapes in sheet metal by bending and pressing;
- Tube Bending: Operate the CNC Tube Bender to produce complex shapes in tube steel;
- The apprentice will also receive EH&S training covering their role.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required:
- 5 GCSE’s, Grades 4 – 9, including Maths, English & Science related subject;
- Good Literacy and Numeracy;
- Able to demonstrate practical skills;
- Logical thinker and the ability to identify and solve problems;
- Must be well motivated, capable of working as an individual or team member.
What we Offer:
- Competitive apprenticeship hourly rate;
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays;
- Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution);
- Life assurance scheme;
- Company sick pay scheme;
- On-site golf course and football pitch;
- Employee Assistance Programme;
- Long service awards;
- Perks at work (discounted cinema tickets etc);
- Learning and development opportunities.
