Toolmaker

tAalberts IPS is well known and respected as one of the leading manufacturers of advanced plumbing, heating and engineering products in the world. It's a reputation earned through a total dedication to quality, innovation and customer service that's been the hallmark of the company since it was established in the 1890’s (originally trading as Pegler Ltd and Yorkshire Fittings Ltd).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Toolmaker based at our Doncaster site. The role will be 37 hours per week, on a shift basis (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

The purpose of the role is to manufacture and maintain tools and machine parts for Aalberts IPS UK Operations across Doncaster & Manvers sites.

**Role & Responsibilities**
- Making completely new tools and tool components (dies, bolsters, punches etc)
- Repairing and refurbishing existing tools
- Adhering to all company SH&E policies and procedures
- Ensuring tools are manufactured with the necessary quality and accuracy to meet specifications
- Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and Product & Process Development
- Safe operation of all toolroom equipment, according to SH&E requirements and ensuring no damage to machine, ancillary equipment, or tooling
- Setting and Operation of manual equipment(Lathes, Milling Machines, Grinders)
- Programming, setting and operation of CNC equipment
- Some aspects of equipment maintenance
- General Toolroom housekeeping
- Work to ensure the safety of themselves and others

**Experience**
- Time served apprentice from a Toolroom environment (including supporting qualifications applicable within apprentice program)
- General machining in a Toolroom environment
- Tool assembly and final fitting
- Tool maintenance, repair and refurbishment, trouble shooting
- Knowledge and experience of machining techniques and cutting tools of various types
- Knowledge of tool materials

**Skills**
- Able to read and understand engineering drawings and other specifications
- Specifying cutting tools and ancillary equipment
- Computer literate
- CAD and CAM Literate - proficient in at least one CAM package
- Use of CNC machinery: High Speed Milling, Single and Twin Chuck Lathes, Grinder, Wire Cutter
- Use of Manual Lathes, Grinders and Milling Machines
- Able to inspect parts using manual measuring equipment
- Problem solving
- Motivated and engaged with work
- Team player, flexible, willing to learn and develop new skills and self

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Doncaster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/09/2023