Apprentice Tool Maintenance Technician

We have a new opportunity for an Apprentice to join the Connectivity department as an Apprentice Tool Maintenance Technician.The primary role of a Tool Maintenance Technician is to carry out maintenance on the production moulds. This may be pre-production, post production or following production breakdowns.Daily Tasks Will IncludePre- production: Inspect the mould on the bench, clean mould faces and outside surfaces, check the mould date clock is current for the production year, lubricate guide pillars and check side slides ( if present) and ejection system actions for smooth movement, if actions are stiff / tight, strip, clean, lubricate and reassemble, check water circuits are clear. Fill out tool history with actions taken recorded on the database.Post -production: The mould tool may be sent to the toolroom at the discretion of the mould shop Manager or setter, this may be due to problems with the mould, either dirty mould, water flow / cooling issues, broken components, hot runner issues etc., a tool movement form will be present with the mould setting out issues plus verbal explanations of issues. A plan of action is set in place to rectify faults which may involve a full strip down of the mould.( work carried out recorded on the data base)Production breakdown: Usually carried out in the press, could be seized side slide / cooling system circuit blocked /restricted/ trapped moulding, work is carried out to rectify the issue in the press, if unsuccessful the mould may come into the toolroom to be worked on in the workshop as a priority. ( work carried out recorded on the data base)Skills RequiredAttention to detail.Methodical.Orderly / tidy.Ability to take / understand instructions.Abide by safe working practices.Communication skills.Maintain documentation.Mechanical understanding.The apprenticeship will be delivered in conjunction with a local training provider. This will start at a Level 3 apprenticeship following the Engineering Technician pathway.LocationThis role is based in our offices near the Eastleigh town centre. The address is Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU. There are good transport links to Eastleigh and the site is approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. We are able to offer free car parking next to our offices.Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.