Fabrication/Welder Review

My role is to be a fabricator/welder in my practical work factory, on a day to day basis this includes receiving a bit metal beam that is brought in through the top of the workshop, and passed on to my work area, where i will use a drawing to fabricate plates onto the beat and cut ad make the beam to length. Once made i would also be made to weld he beam to it is all kept in place and then ready to go to the customer.

The skills i have learnt is how to become more practical as before my apprenticeship i had never done any sot of engineering before but now i have this hands on job everyday. You also become a lot more confident as a person when working in a factory because you are always chatting to the lads and there is also lots of banter to keep up with.

I enjoy my programme a lot, i like the process of how you are getting paid to work and i feel lucky to be part of this. The apprenticeship meets my expectations well and keeps all people that are part of it happy making sure everything is okay at work and outside of work.

i would say my apprenticeship is organised and structured very well, because as an apprentice i am constantly been checked up on at both college and also work, his is done by constant meetings in which i am been asked what my problems are and also what could be done by my company to make my apprenticeship better.

I receive lots of support from my employer, this is through multiple things such as, the apprentices have there own mentor wo is with them on a day to day basis in order to help them progress and become better at their job, also my manager is always making sure to be chatting to me whenever he gets the chance, to see if i am happy.

i receive lots of support when it comes to m qualifications because i have my tutor with me most days who is making me practically and mentally better at my job as on a day to day basis i am getting more knowledge. There is also always support if i was ever yo encounter any problems on my journey.

When i am at college we are always working in the workshop, this benefits me as i get more practice when it comes to oxygen cutting and also my welding. Also college are very good when it comes to describing he theory side of mu job, which means i will get more of a understanding.

There is always out of work activities going on, such as football, bowling and also always charity runs and events. i join in on the football that we run on a Tuesday after work as it brings you closer o all the work lads and is also a good laugh.

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The company will always be there for you and take lots of care when it comes to making sure the employees are happy with their job, and Hares are always keen to hear the advice and criticism when it comes to how you could be happier and enjoy your job more.

The advice i would give would to be confident, from that very first interview you want to be seen as a likable person as this will make you look more employable. Also i would tell people to be 100% committed when it comes to your work, as the company notice if you are doing well and being seen as a good employee is exactly what you want.