Apprentice Machinist

Tufcot Engineering Limited are looking for anApprentice Machinist to complete a Level 3 Machining Technician apprenticeship.

Role & responsibilities:

• Receive, read and understand engineering data and documents, engineering drawings and technical data
• Check and examine materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards. Identify and report any issues or faults such as incorrect grades and dimensions
• Plan for the machining activities. Ensure that the correct tooling, work holding, and materials are used
• Maintain the machining work area, performing housekeeping and waste management as appropriate. Ensure tools, unused materials and equipment are returned to a safe, clean and approved condition on completion of machining work
• Set up, operate, edit conventional or CNC machining equipment settings and programmes for the machine tool being used
• Machine high-quality complex components using a broad range of processes
• Inspect components produced. Adjust the machining equipment or programme and tooling to ensure components meet quality requirements
• Identify, communicate and report issues affecting machining component quality, quantity and deadlines
• Complete machining documents as work is completed
• Keep line managers informed about machining work

Skills required:

• Good time management
• Able to work independently or as part of a team

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Works in an inclusive way
• Self motivated
• The candidate should take responsibility for their own development

Tufcot produce a range of low-friction, high-strength composite engineering materials that are manufactured at our site in Sheffield using synthetic fibres, thermosetting resins and lubricating additives.

The Tufcot range offers the design engineer an attractive alternative to traditional bearing materials and is used for bearings and wear pads across a wide range of markets including marine, offshore, hydropower, materials handling, hydraulics and transport. High-load capacity combined with the minimal swell and inherently low friction makes Tufcot materials ideal for replacing oil or grease-lubricated bearings and pads with greener dry-running or water-lubricated components. At Tufcot we continually work to improve our manufacturing and machining facilities, develop our material range, and expand our technical knowledge.

Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Advanced apprenticeships entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield's AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.