Toolmaker

Job Overview:  Our client, a successful injection moulding company, has retained our services to search for a Toolmaker Improver join their established team to support continued business growth.

Benefits:

• Days role
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Hols
• Death in service at 3x Salary
• Extensive Training & Development opportunities available
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Company healthcare scheme
• Retail discount scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free refreshments

 

Role:

• As a Toolmaker Improver you will be responsible for the fitting & assembly, servicing and modification of injection mould tooling from base components using handheld tools or machines if required
• The successful candidate MUST HAVE experience in repairing and maintaining injection mould tools
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled/ Semi-Skilled Mould Toolmaker or Tooling Technician to join a highly skilled technical team with extensive opportunities for training and further personal development

 

Responsibilities:

• As a Toolmaker you will maintain high standards of discipline, in the assembly, servicing and modification of injection mould tooling
• Ensure the successful delivery of projects within the group in terms of quality, customer satisfaction and profitability
• Ensure the accurate maintenance of records of all work carried out and preparation of clear concise descriptions of concerns and problems encountered for the night shift
• Fabrication/modifying components in a wide range of materials and joining techniques
• Attend design and manufacturing review meetings as required
• Investigate and advise of the procurement of bench tooling and equipment ensuring that the company utilizes the best equipment available
• Monitor mould try outs and analyse results
• Receive and store in an orderly manner and retrieve materials as required to complete tooling programs
• Ensure the company QA processes are adhered to by the group
• Maintaining knowledge of industry trends and developments
• Reviewing and improving upon processes and techniques

 

Requirements:

• Time Served toolmaker HNC or equivalent Mechanical and Production Engineering related to the Injection Moulding Industry preferred but would consider a junior level that may have completed T-Levels / apprenticeship already
• Working knowledge of Injection Mould Tooling preferably with small, medium and large tooling background in automotive, packaging, white goods, etc
• Experience/knowledge of working within the automotive/manufacturing industry is preferred but all other Industries would be considered
• Experience in all areas of Toolmaking including fitting and polishing, welding, grinding, turning, milling, spark eroding would be preferred
• Flexible – able to adapt to changing requirement and circumstances
• Pro-active – keen to develop and improve current systems and processes
• Be a team player with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well under pressure

 

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