Overview
The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the routine and reactive maintenance and repair of tooling and injection moulds.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The responsibilities and main duties for this position include, but are not limited to:-
* Tooling Maintenance: Conduct routine tooling maintenance as required to ensure maximum up time of injection moulds.
* Maintenance and repairs: Undertake troubleshooting and carry out repairs on injection moulds.
* Diagnostics: Diagnosed tooling faults and identify appropriate methods of repair.
* Machining: Use of machine tools as appropriate.
* Tooling fabrication: To make tools which are fit for purpose for the engineering team, as well as performing tool maintenance activities.
* Toolmaking and machining skills: Hands on mould toolmaking, jigs and fixture and conventional machining techniques such as lathe work, surface grinding, milling work and spark erosion.
* Engineering drawings: Read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Record keeping: Completion and maintenance of appropriate records.
* Additional duties: To undertake any other activities requested by the Injection Moulding Tooling & Maintenance Manager or Team Leader, deemed to be within the capabilities of the Tooling Engineer.
Health and Safety Compliance
* Safety focus: Ensure that all machinery under your control is maintained with Health and Safety in mind.
* Housekeeping: Ensure that housekeeping onsite is always maintained to a very high standard.
* Reporting: Report any health and safety issues to the Tool Room Manager / Team Leader.
* PPE: Use provided PPE in accordance with training and health and safety procedures.
Communication
* Issue reporting: Inform the Injection Moulding Tooling & Maintenance Manager or Team Leader, of any issues with machines or equipment requiring attention.
* Attendance notice: It is important to inform the company if you are unable to attend work, at least one hour before your shift commences.
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