Toolroom Engineering Apprentice (Toolmaker & Die Maintenance Apprenticeship)

Responsible to: Production Manager / Supervisor / Department Coordinator

Internal Contacts:  Contact with Production Managers and all personnel throughout the company   

Job purpose: To disassemble and rebuild Stage, Blank and Progressive press tools and to service these tools using surface grinders and general tool room machines

Main Duties:

Disassemble stage, blank and progressive press tools Operating surface grinder and general tool room machines An appreciation of all aspects of tool room machining and specialising in any one area To operate to an acceptable level and consistently demonstrate improvements Organise your workload effectively Understanding engineering drawings for producing and inspecting tooling To attain an acceptable standard of work and quality within a reasonable timescale Work in accordance with current health and safety regulations

Training:

Working towards a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification:

You will study and be mentored in the workplace and at Appris, Bradford to become a fully-skilled Engineering Technician.

See programme content below:

Year One - 1 day per week, academic term time at Appris Engineering Training Centre (Sept 2024): Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence Units - Mechanical Engineering)

Year Two & Three - 1 day per week, academic term time at Appris Engineering Training Centre: Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge Units - Mechanical Engineering) 

Year One to Four - Work-Based Learning at Cirteq (Training, Support, Mentoring & Assessment): Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Toolmaker and Die Maintenance Engineering

You will also be supported in preparation for your End Point Assessment (EPA) with an independent external organisation.

Training Outcome:

Further training and job specific development is also a possibility.
Incremental salary rises will be dependent on performance and outcomes.

Employer Description:
Cirteq, part of Titgemeyer Group, a leading international fastening technology and transport technology company with over 850 employees at 16 individual sites. Cirteq’s roots go back over 75 years in the manufacture of circlips and retaining rings. Through this inheritance we continue to play a significant role in the circlip / retaining ring marketplace constantly developing innovative products, manufacturing processes and delivery systems in close collaboration with the world’s leading manufacturers and automotive companies. The Cirteq business philosophy is based firmly on putting customers first, adopting an approach that motivates every aspect of the business in one single direction – customer satisfaction. With a vast knowledge built up over the years and working with a wide range of custom applications, the Cirteq brand is recognized throughout the World as one of the leaders in the manufacture of all types of circlips, retaining rings, snap-rings and custom designs. A reference point in the Industry, we can proudly boast a comprehensive range of products, producing rings from 1.2 mm to 1000 mm in diameter and offer a one-stop shop for all our Customers.

Working Hours :
Monday- Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Passion for engineering