Company description: We are living in the bio-century. Global medical knowledge is expanding at a rapid pace. But despite huge breakthroughs, many diseases, such as cancer, rheumatism or Alzheimer's, are still not curable. Sartorius is part of the solution. We help to ensure that new scientific discoveries can be translated more quickly into effective patient care. With technologies, platforms and partnerships for a common goal: better health for more people. More than 14,000 employees at over 60 production and sales locations worldwide support our customers with innovative technologies that make the development and manufacture of innovative therapeutics faster and more efficient.
In the United Kingdom, Sartorius currently employs more than 1000 people at six sites in Epsom, Glasgow, Havant, Royston, Stonehouse and Nottingham. As one of the fasted-growing global life science companies, we are looking for people who share our ambition and want to make a contribution in a vibrant environment while growing their careers. Join our global team and grow with us.
Job description: We are looking for a Toolmaker to join the Tool Room, Facilities and Mould Shop department at Sartorius. In this role, you will be responsible for providing support to all areas of Production and Mould Shop, set up and operate equipment including CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Grinders and tool room machining equipment.
The team consists of 4 (now 2 with an apprentice) professionals, and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you. This position is available full time in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire and you will be required to travel in the UK or overseas occasionally. The working hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30 16.30 and Friday 7.30 12.30. Our site in Stonehouse site is a manufacturer of plastic components and single use products, such as lab scale bioreactors and filtration.
On a daily basis you will be maintaining injection mould tooling
You will manufacture and fit quality parts for production jigs, fixtures and tooling
You will inspect parts visually or using appropriate measuring tools
You will perform applicable tool, jig and fixtures repair and maintenance both preventative and responsive
You will ensure the quality of work is within the required standards and maintain a clean and safe working environment
You will develop and work with preventative maintenance schedule compliant with ISO13485
You will support the Tool Room Manager and daily production team as required
You will follow the requirements of the quality system and inform the Quality team in regards to any quality related issues
You would maintain systems to ensure compliance to ISO 9001, 13485 and IVD regulations including good documentation practices
Required profile: HNC|HND in Engineering or equivalent
Experience in plastic injection mould tooling ideally in pharmaceutical, medical or biopharmaceutical industry though candidates from industries will also be considered i.e.: automotive, aerospace etc.
Previous experience in a manufacturing/workshop tooling environment
Machining experience capable of high tolerance work
Knowledge of manufacturing processes
CNC experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well within a team as well individually
Highly organised and strong attention to detail
Good IT skills
What we offer: Attractive Working Conditions
39 hours working week
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Free parking on site
Free hot and cold drinks
Health & Wellbeing
Competitive benefits package, including: Group Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
Travel Insurance (Employee Paid)
Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service
Planning Ahead For Your Future
Group Personal Pension Plan
Group Income Protection
Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service
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