Toolmaker

: Responsible for the efficient repair and servicing of all moulds, jigs, fixtures and extruder parts, to maintain production requirements and standards To manufacture spare parts, both to drawing and through means of using own initiative, by taking measurements of existing parts and making new ones to the same standard To achieve the highest possible standard of polish, on purchased parts and moulds, to maintain the company’s required standard of quality required on all products To inspect externally manufactured components to drawing and check compatibility to existing moulds To maintain or advise when necessary the condition of sub-contracted moulds Carry out and record any periodic PPM checks which have been allocated and for which they are proficient To assist in any training of other Production Technicians and to attend any training courses deemed necessary to enhance skill level Inform Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to cause a breakdown To ensure wastage of material is kept to a minimum and workplace is kept clean and tidy To carry out mould PPM's when required and core/insert changes To ensure manufacturing adheres to and conforms with the required technical and quality specifications in line with the Company’s ISO 9000 quality systems Comply in accordance with Company’s Policies on Health and Safety Support the development of 5S activities to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and housekeeping Support lean manufacturing programme in conjunction with PPI team To be fully committed to concept of team work in all aspects of the job function CNC machining experience desirable

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 GCSE grade A-C Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship Formal Engineering Qualification Engineering/technical background 5 years experience in similar role with knowledge of mould tools Formal Indentured Apprenticeship

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