Apprentice Toolmaker

2 weeks ago

Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom West Pharmaceutical Services Full time

Job Summary

In this role, you will learn to manufacture and assemble plastic injection and elastomer moulds, press-tools, and other tooling components using a variety of machining and bench fitting techniques. You will set and operate a range of manual and CNC machines, including mills, lathes, and grinders.

You will demonstrate and utilize a learning mindset to acquire the basic and intermediate skills required to meet the requirements of a toolmaker. Responsible for assisting more senior colleagues and managers to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives. You will also be expected to be receptive to the learning opportunities presented by the role and environment.

You will comply with the company's safety, environmental, and quality policies at all times.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop the ability to set and operate CNC and manual/hybrid lathes, grinders, and mills, and work independently where possible.
  • Attend a technical college one day per week to develop engineering and academic abilities and achieve accreditation in relevant courses.
  • Complete all coursework and practical workpieces to a good standard and in a timely manner as required by the college.
  • Develop the ability to assemble, disassemble, and inspect a range of mould and press tools.
  • Familiarize yourself with and develop hand tool skills relevant to an engineering environment.
  • Learn and develop problem-solving abilities related to the repair, maintenance, and modification of existing tooling.
  • Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Understand and comply with appropriate process control plans.
  • Understand and comply with all machine instructions and ensure proper use of equipment and assets.
  • Understand and comply with process work instructions, maintenance, and safety schedules.
  • Develop skills to read and understand engineering drawings and develop knowledge of design principles.
  • Act in accordance with the Company's Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles.
  • Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections.
  • Report and where appropriate resolve near-miss accidents, incidents, or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences.
  • Ensure that your work area(s) are always kept clean and tidy.
  • Ensure your PPE is used and maintained correctly.
  • Be receptive to improvement opportunities and show a learning mindset to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilization of equipment.
  • Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities.
  • Support the business in meeting all quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Report issues, problems, or irregularities within your area of control and escalate matters where required via the LDMS escalation process.
  • Ensure any Company-linked courses or training are completed on time and to the standard expected by the educational supplier and Company.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • Required: A formal engineering, technical design, maths, or physics qualification at college level, or significant relevant experience and knowledge in an engineering environment.
  • Desirable: NVQ/BTEC Level 2 or 3 in an engineering discipline.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Required: Knowledge of engineering machinery, mills, and lathes; knowledge of manual and CNC control systems; strong aptitude for mathematics and technical processes; experience and knowledge of mechanical systems, including use of basic hand tools; able to provide own transportation to attend college and other training requirements; experienced and conversant PC user.
  • Desirable: Experience in using engineering machinery; experience in technical drawing disciplines, 3D modelling, or engineering software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar; knowledge of mould and press tools and their applications; knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials and their properties.

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