Toolmaker

Are you as skilled Tool Maker looking for a new role. Are you skilled in making and maintain tools for manufacturing in moulding or press tools. Are you looking to work for an expanding business that invests and develops its manufacturing facilities

Kingscroft are recruiting for a Toolmaker to work for specialist manufacturing company. As the ideal candidate you will have working in the manufacture, maintenance or repair of tooling, jigs and fixtures ideally within technical moulding. You will be skilled with technical engineering ability in lathes , grinders and milling.

Working in a fantastically appointed tool room and engineering department your role will include:

• Responsible for the efficient repair and servicing of all moulds, jigs, fixtures, and extruded parts, to maintain production requirements and standards.
• 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.
• Achieve the highest possible standard of polish, on bought in parts and moulds, to maintain the company's high standard of quality required on all products.
• Inspect externally manufactured components to drawing and check compatibility to existing moulds.
• Maintain or advise, when necessary, the condition of sub-contracted moulds.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition.
• Carry out and record any periodic PPM checks which have been allocated and for which he/she is competent.
• Assist in any training of other Production Technicians and to attend any training courses deemed necessary to enhance skill level.
• Always ensure safe working practices and adhere to any department rules and regulations.
• Inform Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to cause a breakdown.
• Ensure wastage of material is kept to a minimum.
• Carry out mould PPM's when required.
• Carry out core/insert changes as required.
• Ensure workplace is kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure compliance with all Company rules and regulations, and maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
• 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.
• Be fully committed to concept of teamwork in all aspects of the job function.
• Carry out any reasonable requests that are required to achieve the overall purpose of the job. to comply with the terms and conditions of employment operating throughout the company.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the in the ongoing success of this organisation who are expanding their global reach and continuing to invest in the development of products , facilities and people.

Our client is open to talking with toolmakers from at all levels of experience to find the skills and approach to meet their ambitions.

Please apply today for a confidential discussion on the role, company and opportunity!

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