Fabricator

**Please contact placements@gllen.org.au via your teacher to arrange this placement, please do not contact the employer directly, dates to be negotiated**

Specialising in steel projects across the Bendigo region, this employer is a one-stop shop sheet metal and parts manufacturer, providing high quality end-to-end services from design to delivery. Services include cutting, bending, welding, finishing and produce assembly, they also offer design, consultation and project management to ensure the process is seamless and cost effective.

The highly qualified production team pride themselves on being flexible and delivering a truly amazing fast and friendly metal fabrication service and have a reputation for quality and integrity.

This is an ideal placement for students looking at career pathways into fabrication engineering or interested in learning how to turn raw materials into finished products.

Skills You Might Learn

Whilst on placement students may observe:
· Reading drawings and plans
· Use of engineering technology
· How steel is used to produce a wide range of products
· How to move and manipulate steel and related products
· How the various teams work together to manufacture products
· How to liaise and work with colleagues, supervisors, clients and suppliers
· Measuring and calculating, observing welding, cutting and grinding

General workplace skills gained may include:
· Workplace communication
· Teamwork
· Problem solving
· Planning and organising
· Time management

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will have the opportunity to observe skilled trades people involved in various stages of metal fabrication and welding, these tasks may include:
· Meeting with designers and other engineers to discuss plans for products
· Reading plans and drawings
· Selecting the correct materials and tools for projects
· Using fabrication technology
· Observing steel cutting, welding, grinding and painting
· Cleaning the workshop, unloading products, and general duties as required

Student Requirements

Students must have a keen interest in engineering and product manufacture. Mobile phones must not be used during placement and can only be used on breaks or at lunch

Dress Requirements

Student to wear industry appropriate work wear and safety boots e.g., long sleeved top and pants.

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport available.