REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
* Engineering qualification / time served apprenticeship
* Hold a current Abrasive Wheels Regulations certificate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERTISE
* Hot runner system knowledge and experience
* Unscrewing mould tool knowledge and experience
* Laser welding. Would be desirable but not essential
* Progression strip tool knowledge and experience
* Computer literate and Familiar with Microsoft Office
POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ability to plan your work effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of your section and meet deadlines
* To manufacture all work as specified by the Tool Order Request using current issue design drawings
* To be capable of working to BS 308 drawing standards and its associated BS standards
* Confident using various methods of measurement with equipment such as: Micrometres, Verniers, lip gauges, Pin and Thread gauges, Shadow graph, etc
* Responsible for the repair, maintenance and improvement of mould and press tooling
* Evaluate repair jobs to determine the work involved to get tooling into spec and back to production
* Understanding of mould and press tool processes and operations
* Understanding of tool steels and their characteristics
* Responsible for inspecting and testing your work to ensure all tooling lies within specification, meets quality standards and functional requirements
* To comply with all current work instructions operable within your area of activity
* To comply fully with all current Health and Safety regulations in operation within the Company whilst carrying out your toolroom duties
* Operate all machines and processes in accordance with accepted and documented procedures such as: Manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, jig grinders and EDM sinkers
* Ability to perform benchwork/hand skill activities using a wide range of tools and equipment and able to maintain those tools in an operational condition
* To carry out those tasks required by your line manager that are within your capability to meet the needs of the Company
* Responsible for basic machine maintenance and good housekeeping
* Report to your line manager immediately on finding any machine or equipment malfunction
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