Responsibilities
* Preparation and maintenance of existing tooling according to requirements.
* Effectively identifies day to day tooling issues and implements corrective action where required.
* Cleaning of all production tooling to ensure on time delivery and schedule adherence goals are met.
* Ensures all tooling is safe and production ready at the time returned for production use, following correct preventative maintenance (PM) process.
* Ensures Leader is advised when assignments cannot be completed as planned.
* Supports coordination of engineering changes and supports maintenance of spare parts.
* Prepares and tests tools by laying out / setting up / machining.
* May design / make tools / templates to produce prototype parts of various materials including generating bill of material and complete fabrication and validation.
* Verifies conformance of machined and/or repaired tools to specifications by checking dimensions / clearances / alignments.
* May make parts of various plant machines and tools as required.
* Fits and assembles parts and test completed tools for proper operation.
* Sets up and carefully monitors tools and performs inspections prior to removing tooling from the machine.
* Follow up repair work by seeking feedback from the production and quality departments and completing a record of the work undertaken.
* Promote the companies HSE policies across the department and plant.
Time served apprentice in relevant discipline.
* Excellent hand tool skills. (hand tools will be supplied)
* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
* Experience in working with Toolroom equipment including overhead cranes.
* Experience in Inspection equipment. (micrometer, height indicator, etc.)
* Experienced in using milling machine, lathe, surface grinder, bench grinder, rockingiser etc.
* Ability to follow and execute the preventative maintenance program.
* Strong communication skills at all levels within the business.
* Able to manage and prioritise numerous tasks.
* Experience in manufacturing environment.
Desirable
* Knowledge in vacuum die-set servicing and maintenance preferably aluminium.
* Die casting experience.
* Experienced in repairing support tooling in casting shop. (Trim tools, spray heads, straightening tools etc.)
* Experience using cnc machines Lathes, millers and grinders.
* Tig and mig welding capabilities.
* Good knowledge of engineering materials. Steels, alloys etc.
* Understanding of cmm reports.
* Experience of repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems including repair of cylinders and pipework.
* Knowledge of 5s methodology
Personal Attributes
* Good interpersonal skills with "hands on" problem solving expertise
* Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals
* Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritise to meet deadlines
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment
* Good analytical skills
* Strong communicator both written and verbal
* Ability in influence and manage stakeholders
* Very organised
* Proactive in approach with a "can do attitude"
* Flexibility to travel overseas at short notice when required
* Eligibility to work in the UK
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
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