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We are partnering with a leading manufacturing company in Carrick-on-Shannon to recruit a Die/Mould Technician to join their team on a permanent contract.
Role Purpose:
The Die/Mould Technician is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing dies/moulds used in manufacturing processes. This role ensures that dies/moulds are in optimal working condition to support production efficiency, product quality, and equipment longevity. The key customers are manufacturing, planning, customer service, and our final customers.
Responsibilities:
* Comply with all company EHS policies, including carrying out any work undertaken, especially trial work safely, following all safety protocols, and wearing appropriate PPE.
* Maintain a clean and organized work area.
* Repair dies/moulds in-house, work with external machine shops for major repairs, and diagnose die/mould-related issues during production runs.
* Collaborate with Shift Managers, Press Operators, Maintenance, and Process Engineers to resolve die/mould-related problems.
* Recommend design improvements to reduce die/mould wear or failure.
* Maintain accurate records of die/mould maintenance and repairs.
* Log dies/mould usage, downtime, and repair history in maintenance systems.
* Communicate status updates to supervisors, production teams, planning, and quality control regarding die/mould issues.
* Conduct checks on proposed die/mould improvements and perform online and offline trials.
* Build, clean, and prepare refiner plates for change-out; monitor refiner plate condition and perform parallel checks.
* Analyze samples, customer complaints, competitor and supplier samples; maintain records of testing related to trials and customers.
* Inspect new dies/moulds and update procedures as needed.
* Work with the Technical team on profile improvements for current or new dies/moulds.
* Coordinate with machine shops on die/mould upgrades.
* Support the development of new dies/moulds and their designs for new products.
Requirements of the Die/Mould Technician:
Education:
* A Level 6 qualification in toolmaking, tool design, tooling setting, or a related technical area.
* Proficient in TIG welding, etching, and spot chroming.
* Kaizen facilitator certification is advantageous.
Experience:
* 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
* Thorough knowledge of machine and toolmaking processes.
* Strong mechanical aptitude, patience, and attention to detail.
* Manual dexterity and visual acuity for precision work.
* Flexible work schedule to accommodate production and maintenance needs.
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