Welder Fabricator Trainer

Our client is a highly successful global company operating in the maritime sector. They are currently looking for a Welder/Fabricator Trainer to join their established team based in South Shields on a full time, permanent basis.

As Welder/Fabricator Trainer, you will be instrumental in bringing in house training to a team of apprentices joining the business. You will have an opportunity to transfer your knowledge and expertise on the mastery of welding and fabricating to the next generation. This will suit an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about mentoring the up and coming generation entering the Engineering and Maritime sectors.

The Company and Culture

This business is flourishing and experiencing an exciting period of development. They have a commitment to the local community and aim to provide sustainable employment by reinvesting profits in their employees and their facilities.

• Exciting projects providing opportunities for growth and advancement
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a real impact on the future of the business.
• Attractive benefits including health shield and death in service benefit

About the Welder Fabricator Trainer Role

As Welder/Fabricator Trainer, you will be experienced in all general welding practices including FCAW, MIG, TIG and MMA and will provide hands on training, instructing apprentices while they master the craft. You will share your knowledge on Corrosion Protection and Structural Integrity to a range of apprentices and ensuring they know the various purposes of plating.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Supporting apprentice on-boarding and site induction process
• Provide hands on training to apprentices showing them how to mark off, assemble and tack weld offering guidance to make sure that their skills develop
• Teach about distortion/shrinkage control, forming and using powered rolls and brake press
• Design, develop and improve onsite training modules alongside the Training Officer.
• Ensure that attendance and progress of apprentices is good and give constructive feedback whenever you can to overcome challenges

About You

As Welder Fabricator Trainer, you will have a desire to pass on knowledge and experience to the next generation and will thrive engaging with, mentoring and challenging apprentices.

Other requirements include:

• Experience in all general welding practices including MIG, TIG and MMA
• Experience of delivering Apprentice training and knowledge of Apprenticeship regulations and standards would be highly beneficial

Thank you for your application!

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