Job Title: Tooling Engineer (Rotating 2 Shift)
Department: Tool Room
Reports to: Injection Moulding Tooling & Maintenance Manager
Hours of Work: Normal hours of work are Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm / 3:00pm to 11:00pm with a daily paid break of 30 minutes, divided into one 10-minute break and one 20-minute break.
Overview
The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the routine and reactive maintenance and repair of tooling and injection moulds.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* Tooling Maintenance: Conduct routine tooling maintenance as required to ensure maximum up time of injection moulds.
* Undertake troubleshooting and carry out repairs on injection moulds.
* Diagnose tooling faults and identify appropriate methods of repair.
* Use of machine tools as appropriate.
* To make tools which are fit for purpose for the engineering team, as well as performing tool maintenance activities.
* Hands on mould toolmaking, jigs and fixture and conventional machining techniques such as lathe work, surface grinding, milling work and spark erosion.
* Read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Completion and maintenance of appropriate records.
* 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
* Ensure that all machinery under your control is maintained with Health and Safety in mind.
* Ensure that housekeeping onsite is always maintained to a very high standard.
* Report any health and safety issues to the Tool Room Manager / Team Leader.
* Use provided PPE in accordance with training and health and safety procedures.
Communication
* Inform the Injection Moulding Tooling & Maintenance Manager or Team Leader, of any issues with machines or equipment requiring attention.
* 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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