Job Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Toolmaker to support continued business growth.
Benefits:
* Life Insurance
* Training & development opportunities
* Company pension
* Opportunity to increase annual leave entitlement up to an extra 5 days
* Free parking
Remit:
* Reporting to the Technical Director as a Toolmaker you will provide a key resource to the Production and Technician team
* The role of Toolmaker will involve working on prototype and production mould tools for the rubber and plastics industry alongside associated ancillary equipment and jigs
Responsibilities:
* Manage the modification & repair of tools internally and with external toolmakers where required (including strip, clean and servicing of tools).
* Manage critical spares and ensure stock levels are maintained.
* Complete strip-down and servicing of complex injection moulds
* Work closely with the Technical and Operations team to improve efficiency and processes.
* Provide manageable timescales to relevant employees on any work being completed.
* Provide solutions to prevent reoccurring damage to certain tools.
* Manage workload independently and with the Technical Director accordingly allowing for subcontract work when required.
* Complete annual tooling reviews for Automotive products
Experience Requirements:
* Experience in toolmaking or high precision machining, mould toolmaking experience would be a distinct advantage
* HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
* Experience with relevant workshop tools and equipment such as lathes, CNC milling, grinders, welding and EDM spark erosion.
* Qualified with experience of using overhead cranes
* Competent in communication both on the telephone and emails
* Resilient, reliable, and determined.
* Mature, hard-working with a keen attention to detail and willingness to get involved.
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