An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Toolmaker Apprentice to join our Casting toolroom team at our plant in Exeter. The apprenticeship will involve training in CAD / CAM / CNC Machining also all toolmaking skills.
Apprentice Duties & Responsibilities:
1. To learn and perform scheduled and maintenance on all mould tools.
2. Machine components using lathes, drilling, manual milling, grinders, NC and CNC milling machines
3. Measurement instruments such as micrometres, gauges and vernier callipers to check the tool’s dimensions and component accuracy
4. monitoring the tools used on the manufacturing line and address any necessary repairs or possible improvements
5. attending machine breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem
6. mould tool planned maintenance
7. Design and manufacture small mould tools, jigs and fixtures
8. Follow work processes and safety standards closely to ensure a safe working environment
9. To be committed in working towards achieving the competencies set out in the apprenticeship standards
10. Maintain an apprenticeship training record to be produced when required