Fabricator
W&F Sheetmetal

**Please contact placements@gllen.org.au via your teacher to arrange this placement**

If you are looking for an 'all-rounder' position to learn about the fabrication industry, this is it!

Proudly locally owned and operated this sheet metal fabricator is focused on providing innovative solutions to clients’ and pride themselves on being the supplier of choice for their dedicated customer base.

Working with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum and gal sheet, they serve industry sectors including:
• Transport & Logistics
• Agricultural
• Defence
• Engineering and advanced manufacturing
• Architectural
• Mining & Energy

This is an ideal opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in the field of Engineering and Manufacturing with the possibility for ongoing work options after placement for the right person.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will have the opportunity to assist tradespeople working through various stages of metal fabrication and welding. This may include reading plans and drawing, preparing steel, cutting, welding, grinding and painting. Students will also assist in cleaning the workshop, unloading products, stacking steel and general duties as required.

Student Requirements

A genuine interest in metal fabrication, welding, cutting, rolling, grinding.
Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on meal breaks.

Dress Requirements

Student to wear industry appropriate work wear and safety boots.

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport available

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies
• MEM20105 - Certificate II in Engineering