Are you ready to take your career to the next level? At Rittal-CSM, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and excellence. Our clients are the leading technology companies globally! They are well-known for their significant impact on the digital landscape, and are leaders in various online services, including social networking, virtual reality, and augmented reality. They are major players in the software, hardware, and cloud computing industries.
About Us:
We specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure. We provide solutions for industrial and IT applications. We are proud of our diverse and talented workforce.
Job Overview:
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a passionate Tool Maker to join our Toolroom team. You will contribute to maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing tools to ensure efficient and safe operations. You’ll collaborate with operations and engineering teams, providing technical expertise to support production goals and increase reliability.
Responsibilities:
1. Apply problem solving and continuous improvement techniques; recommend and implement improvements to maximise tooling availability, performance, quality, and reduce waste.
2. Design, fabricate, and commission new jigs and fixtures to enhance process capability.
3. Prioritise workload to ensure prompt response to breakdowns and complete PPM as scheduled.
4. Perform reactive repairs on press tooling, jigs, fixtures, and machine parts.
5. Support new product introductions to meet operational requirements.
6. Analyse tooling issues, faults, and causes; create effective PPM and TPM activities.
7. Record all activities on CMMS.
8. Source and procure spare components.
9. Assist Production teams to meet daily targets.
10. Support Maintenance Engineers with breakdowns, repairs, PPM, and installations on other equipment.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* High responsiveness and proactivity.
* Ability to build productive relationships.
* Excellent communication skills at all organisational levels.
* Effective prioritisation and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
* Good computer literacy.
Qualifications & Experience:
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Essential qualifications include:
* Apprenticeship as Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, or Toolmaker/NVQ Level 3 in relevant Engineering Skills/BTEC Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
* Knowledge of safe working practices in a machine shop environment.
* Relevant toolmaking experience.
* Experience with CNC lathe, CNC mill, and surface grinding.
Desirable skills include CAD, 3D modelling, Inventor, tooling design, wire eroder, spark eroder, and TIG/Jig welding experience.
Our Values:
We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all walks of life. To succeed in this role, embody our values of teamwork, training, communication, and recognition.
Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* Competitive hourly rate of £19.22 – £21.97 (plus 33% shift premium).
* Companywide bonus based on attendance, productivity, and quality.
* 33 days annual leave plus holiday purchasing scheme.
* Life insurance (3x salary).
* Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
* Access to Westfield Health and Smart Spending platform.
Work Pattern:
This is a full-time role on a 23:00 – 07:00 shift pattern.
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