Toolmaker

Apeks Marine Equipment (part of Aqua Lung Group) has been a world class production facility for over 40 years using precision engineering and craftsmanship in creating diving equipment.

Having total control over every manufacturing process makes Apeks scuba diving regulators the industry benchmark for design, quality, and performance.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, using environmentally conscious materials is fundamental in our manufacturing process. Our business ethos is about preserving our oceans and investing in a sustainable future.

About the role:

We're currently recruiting for a skilled
Toolmaker to join us at Apeks, to provide engineering support in the manufacturing and maintenance of required machine and plastic-injection mould tools to enable the production of components to our quality standards.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Manufacture and refurbishment of required tools (mould tools for plastic injection moulding machines & machine tools for CNC machines) to support the production plan
• In partnership with the manufacturing and maintenance teams, manage proactive preventative maintenance schedules to ensure production availability targets are met
• Actively supporting and implementing lean process improvement within the job role
• Identify hazards and propose solutions to the management team for redress
• Maintain and promote safe working practices and environment to achieve a "Safety First" culture
• Demonstrate adherence to company rules, policies and values.

About you:

• Apprenticeship or relevant qualification in engineering, with experience of working in a fastpaced engineering/manufacturing organisation
• Established experience in a toolmaker role, with mould tool and machine tool experience
• Ability to fault find and rectify tools in response to component quality defects.
• Knowledge of relevant CAD/CAM Software Packages (e.g Machining Strategist & Cimatron)
• Highest standards of H&S and Quality is essential
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Good time management skills to meet project deadlines
• A good communicator at all levels, with the ability to integrate and support a successful team
• A good understanding of Lean manufacturing / 6s methodology would be desirable

Why Join Us?

Aside from joining a well-established ever growing business, we offer:

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  25 Days holiday (plus bank holidays):

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Private Medical Insurance:

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Company Pension:

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Company Sick Pay:

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Employee Assistance Programme:

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Onsite Parking:

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Cycle Scheme

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Onsite parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Toolmaker: 5 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location

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