Toolmaker

Toolmaker

Our client is a leading manufacturer of rear view mirror systems and intelligent camera technologies within the automotive sector. They are looking to hire a Toolmaker into their team.

The shifts for this role alternate every week from early shifts to late shifts as follows:

• Week 1: 6am until 2:30pm Monday and 6am until 2:15pm Tuesday to Friday
• Week 2: 12:45pm until 9:15pm and 1pm until 9:15pm Tuesday to Friday

There is a shift allowance attached to this role - please get in touch for information about the salary and benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Repair and modify internal injection mould tools.
* Manufacture of jigs and fixtures for internal use.
* Liaise with Mouldshop Setters & Supervisors.
* Work on injection moulds whilst still in machine.
* Development of tooling processes & preventative maintenance.
* Comply with the TPM schedule and maintenance plan.
* Completion of paperwork-based activities such as TPM check lists, new-tool check sheets and pink ticket information.
* Maintain and look after Toolroom equipment.
* Undertake work in a timely fashion & to a high standard of workmanship at all times.
* Assist in team meetings for tooling related issues.
* Comply with the Health & Safety Policy and observe all the safety rules to ensure your personal safety and the safety of others.
* Ensure that you comply and adopt the 5S programme regarding the organisation of your work environment.
* Any other tasks that may be required as requested by the Toolroom Supervisor.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential:
* Full apprenticeship or time served as a Toolmaker
* Previous toolmaking experience
* All workshop practices
* Use of pallet trucks and lifting equipment
* Hot runner systems
* Injection Mould Tools
* Milling, Turning, Grinding, Polishing, Benching

Desirable:
* Current Forklift licence
* 2K Injection Moulds
* EDM
* Wire Erosion

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.