About the Role
As a Toolmaker, you will play a critical role in maintaining and repairing mould tooling. This is an exciting opportunity to work with complex multi-impression tooling and contribute to the production of high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manufacture and repair of jigs, fixtures, gauges etc. as required.
* Ability to identify and rectify basic mould problems including flashing conditions, galling, venting & cooling problems.
* Maintain accurate computerised records as part of the company's preventive maintenance program.
* Support the spare parts inventory system through assigning of all parts used and scheduled stocktakes.
* Ability to set up and operate lathes, milling machines, electrical discharge machines and surface grinders.
* Interpret drawings, evaluate machining methods on assignments and assist other toolmakers and apprentices in the operation and setup of toolroom equipment.
* Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
* Observe all health and safety requirements including LOTO procedures and maintain any work area in a neat and orderly condition.
Job Specifications:
* Qualified Time Served Toolmaker.
* 3 years' experience in an Injection Moulding Environment.
* Ability to operate manual spark erosion machine.
* Experience in a cGMP environment desirable.
* Experience with hot runner system maintenance an advantage.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Ability to work within a small skilled group and offer support where required.
* Good organisational and communication skills.
* Problem solving ability and ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to upgrade skills on an on-going basis.
* High level of safe working practices and awareness.
* Computer skills to support role - Microsoft Office etc.
Organization Linkages:
* Reports to Moulding Engineering Manager.
* Toolroom Team.
* Operations and Managers.
* Quality Team and Managers.
* Programs Team and Managers.