Tool Machinist

Reporting to the Toolroom supervisor- The tool technician is tasked with supporting the production department daily, based in the tool room. Working with other team members cleaning and servicing of Injection moulding tools with timely turnaround to maintain production schedules. The cleaning and servicing of the injection moulding tools requires good attention to detail and quality of workmanship that are vital to this role. The tooling technician will be servicing and cleaning injection mould tools, stripping them down for cleaning, inspecting for issues and reporting any found, reassembling the tools after servicing, and returning the tools to the production department. On occasion other responsibilities for the repair, maintenance, and calibration of tools, jigs, fixtures, and instruments may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

* Daily servicing & cleaning of mould tools in the tool room or in the factory.

* Carrying out the repairs, modifications and servicing of injection moulding tools and other associated tooling.

* Document service & repair work by completing electronic records, including photographs of issues documented.

* At times support production by completing cleans or repairs in the clean room factory.

* To carry out, cleaning and servicing on other toolroom and production equipment as required from time to time.

* Assist in equipment repairs and breakdown if required.

* Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Experience and Qualifications:

* A solid experience in mechanical assembly & disassembly and basic wiring.

* Experience of Manual and CNC machine tools to include all or some of the following: Surface Grinder, CNC, VMC, Milling and Centre Lathe.

* C&G / NVQ 3 in mechanical engineering

* Mechanical Engineering / toolmaker apprenticeship, with experience in injection molding tools although not essential.

* High precision injection tooling, polishing, and finishing experience is desirable. Hot runner experience and multi-cavity high is also advantageous

* Be able to read and understand 2D component Drawings, experience with wiring drawings also advantageous

* Core Computer skills using email, excel and word documents.

Behavioural Competencies/Physical requirements:

* work in a small team with good communication & co-operation

* Ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines.

* Ability to adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude and continuous improvements.

Good timekeeping and attendance.

* Good physical health and fitness