Toolmaker

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Job Overview: Working with our client, a successful injection moulding company, we are looking for a Toolmaker to join their established team to support continued business growth.

Benefits:

  • Days role

  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Hols

  • Death in service at 3x Salary

  • Extensive Training & Development opportunities available

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Company healthcare scheme

  • Retail discount scheme

  • Free onsite parking

  • Free refreshments

    Role:

  • As a Toolmaker you will be responsible for the assembly, servicing and modification of injection mould, press & die cast tooling from base components using handheld tools or machines if required.

  • This is an excellent opportunity to work a Monday to Friday days only role in a well-equipped modern Toolroom.

    Responsibilities:

  • As a Toolmaker you will maintain high standards of discipline, in the assembly, servicing and modification of injection mould tooling.

  • Ensure the successful delivery of projects within the group in terms of quality, customer satisfaction and profitability.

  • Ensure the accurate maintenance of records of all work carried out and preparation of clear concise descriptions of concerns and problems encountered for the night shift

  • Fabrication/modifying components in a wide range of materials and joining techniques

  • Attend design and manufacturing review meetings as required

  • Investigate and advise of the procurement of bench tooling and equipment ensuring that the company utilizes the best equipment available

  • Monitor mould try outs and analyze results

  • Receive and store in an orderly manner and retrieve materials as required to complete tooling programs

  • Ensure the company QA processes are adhered to by the group

  • Maintaining knowledge of industry trends and developments

  • Reviewing and improving upon processes and techniques

    Requirements:

  • Time Served toolmaker HNC or equivalent Mechanical and Production Engineering qualification

  • Working knowledge of injection mould tooling preferably with large automotive tooling related experience.

  • Experience in Welding, Grinding, Turning, Milling, Spark eroding

  • Flexible – able to adapt to changing requirement and circumstances

  • Pro-active – keen to develop and improve current systems and processes

  • Be a team player with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work well under pressure

    Key Words: “Injection Mould Toolmaker”, “Tooling Technician”, “Tool maker”, “Toolmaker”, “Mould Tooling”, “Tooling Maintenance”, “Mould Tool Design”, ”Tooling Engineer”, “injection moulding”, “Automotive”, “Plastics”

    Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

    For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK

    Sierra 57 Consult –

    Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

    “Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable”.

    Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers.

    If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google “Sierra 57” & register with us

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