Aerospace Welding Apprentice Engineer

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK aerospace company is seeking an Aerospace Welding Apprentice Engineer for a 4-year apprenticeship. The role involves hands-on welding of aerospace components with training in various welding techniques and CAD software. Successful candidates will gain nationally recognized qualifications from the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre. This apprenticeship offers a pathway to exciting career opportunities in engineering, promising both skill development and valuable experience in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MIG, TIG, Stick, and MAG welding.
• Knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks) and Finite Element Analysis.
• Understanding of mould manufacture and non-destructive testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform various welding techniques for aerospace components.
• Conduct maintenance checks for welding equipment.
• Ensure quality and specifications are met for all welds.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

MAG welding

CAD (SolidWorks)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Health & Safety awareness

Understanding of metallurgy

Education

Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship

Job description

26-0015 Aerospace Welding Apprentice Engineer

This is a 4-year apprenticeship in the field of welding at a world class castings facility which will involve welding of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials for the manufacture of aerospace and defence components. The candidate will gain customer approval for the welding of titanium and super alloy materials, working to precise procedures.

Role & responsibilities:

On completion of apprenticeship, the successful applicant will be competent in and responsible for the below disciplines:

• Proficient in carrying out: MIG welding, TIG welding, Stick welding, MAG welding
• Drafting and part conceptualisation
• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks)
• Fundamental grasp of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Daily maintenance checks for chambers and welding sets
• Part cleanliness checks prior to accepting to the welding activity
• Proficient in TIG welding of titanium in a vacuum welding chamber
• Proficient in TIG welding of titanium outside of vacuum welding chamber
• Assessment of excavation site i.e. the condition of the prep for welding, this may involve manual dressing to suit
• Part cleaning through the Aqueous Degreasing Facility
• Upkeep of weld wire usage logs
• Welding components in accordance to the relevant WPS documentation
• Conduct relevant weld qualification tests as required
• Identify and follow correct metal work instructions, specifications, and drawings
• Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques
• Produce and assemble metal products to required specification and quality requirements
• Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications and drawings
• Produce work from structural materials
• Weld mapping (when required)
• Understanding of metallurgy
• Knowledge of the foundry process and, in particular, casting manufacture and weld repair of casting defect
• Become proficient in fabrication welding and design
• Conduct pre-fabrication cutting and sizing of required metallic materials
• In-depth understanding of casting upgrade
• Participation in casting upgrade
• Understanding of mould manufacture, both ceramic and sand
• Understanding of the NDT (non-destructive testing) department
• Proficient in the basic principles of melting and casting of both steel and titanium
• Spend time within, and ascertain a good understanding of, all activities within CTI's UKAS-accredited laboratory
• Achieve a proficient understanding of engineering design and manufacture
• Spend time in all manufacturing areas of the business
• Have a high-regard for Health & Safety
• Maintain a good standard of housekeeping
• Visual inspection of welds by other welders (post training)
• Responsibilities are not limited to the above

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

About the Training

You will study on a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the training centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

About the Employer

Castings Technology currently operates from a purpose-built facility in the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Park in South Yorkshire, UK. The 10,000 m² facility houses the latest pattern-making, moulding, vacuum and air melt casting facilities together with support services.

The company has an exciting future ahead; having outgrown the current facility, plans are in place to move to a larger, 200,000 sq ft facility in Sheffield. The new premises will be ready to move into in late 2026 once new, state-of-the-art equipment has been installed.