Recruit Island is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician to support a Sligo based client.
This opportunity allows an experienced professional to be a specialist technical resource for tooling maintenance and production activities.
Duties include:
1. Maintain high standards in health and safety, house-keeping and promote a culture of excellence.
2. Perform daily preventative maintenance tasks on multi cavity injection mould tooling.
3. Liaise with the Production team to troubleshoot mould problems and quality issues.
4. Responsible for Jigs & Fixture manufacture and maintenance.
5. Inspect and measure tooling spare parts.
6. Adhere to spare part management system documentation.
7. Attend meetings to establish priorities and assigned tasks.
8. Promote teamwork within the facility.
9. Ensure relevant documentation is completed according to company procedures.
10. Support tooling transfer processes.
Requirements:
1. Toolmaking qualification and time served as a toolmaker, with experience in mould maintenance environments.
2. Knowledge of latest mould tool technology.
3. Understanding of the injection moulding process.
4. Previous experience in manufacturing or repairing/maintaining: Multi cavity moulds, Hot Runner moulds, Valve gated moulds.
5. Familiarity with Electrics, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
6. Apply lean principles and problem-solving techniques effectively.
7. Utilize troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues.
8. Knowledge of various plastics and mould types.
9. Proficient in computer software: Solid Works, MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
10. Takes responsibility and works independently.
11. Approaches problems with innovation and creativity.