Allstaff Recruitment are currently seeking a Toolmaker
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- Pattern Maker based in Bedford for a well-established company.
Summary of the Toolmaker
- Pattern Maker role Salary : £35,000
- £38,000 per annum Location: Bedford Type of Contract: Permanent, Full-time.
Hours: Monday Thursday 7:00am 4:00pm, Friday 7:00am 1:00pm.
Responsibilities of the Toolmaker
- Pattern Maker To produce a pattern/model of the required part out of a variety of materials, working from technical drawings, plastic or plywood templates or from existing foam samples.
Produce a mould using wet lay or cast resin method.
Carry out welding to finish mould as and when required.
Fit pins, frames or other components into the mould when needed and finish the mould by hand polishing, ready for production.
Apply paint or sealants where necessary.
Repair moulds either in place on the track or in the workshop as required.
Where Production experiences problems, to diagnose the cause of the problem and make the necessary alterations to rectify the problem.
Requirements for a successful Toolmaker
- Pattern Maker, Skills and knowledge to safely operate a variety of tools and machinery, including saws, planes, lathes, mills and welding equipment.
Ability to interpret technical drawings Ability to work with a variety of materials including wood, metals and resins (epoxy, polyurethane, polyester) Demonstratable experience producing patterns to required standard and timescale Knowledge and understanding of the Production process and the impact of tooling on this process.
Problem-solving skills, able to identify problems and propose solutions in the production of new moulds and repair or adjustment of existing moulds.
Good communication skills, able to work effectively with others.
Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs.
We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.
Thank you for your interest in the Toolmaker
- Pattern Maker role.One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application.
Due to the high volume of applications Allstaff Recruitment receive, it is with regret we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. xjlbheb
However, if you do not hear from us within seven days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.