Metal Fabricator Apprentice
Richards Sheet Metal LTD · Nelson · posted 21 August 2026
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Fabricators use a large range of metals including steel, aluminium and titanium at a range of thicknesses from 0.5mm up to over 20mm.
The successful candidate will train and become competent at welding, components and castings, learning to weld both MIG & TIG to a very high standard.
You will also be trained to learn:
- Basic engineering drawing.
- Measuring and marking out.
- Knowledge of engineering materials.
- Handling of engineering information.
Additional skills covered may include:
- Fitting using hand skills.
- Producing sheet metal components and assemblies using a range of welding techniques and principles.
Your job role will consist of different tasks such as:
- Welding components.
- Welding Castings.
Where it leads
Engineers are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected. Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer.
About Richards Sheet Metal LTD
Richards Sheet Metal is a long-established, family-run SME with a strong reputation for quality and reliability in our field. We have a highly skilled team of staff members, with a combined experience of over forty years within the metal industry.
All our customers can feel safe in the knowledge that their enquiry will be dealt with by a professional laser cutting company.
Things to consider
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Any (grade Grade 4/C or above) — essential
- GCSE Any (grade Grade 4/C or above) — essential
- GCSE English (grade Grade 4/C or above) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above) — essential
Where you'll work
- UNIT 3 VALLEY MILLS, SOUTHFIELD STREET, NELSON, LANCASHIRE, BB9 0LD
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