Toolroom Assistant - Apprentice / Graduate opening
If you have just finished an a degree or apprentice course of NVQ in engineering and looking for a chance to really make your mark in engineering then this could be a great opportunity for you.
Alternatively if you are looking to take a step back on a days role this role would equally suit you too.
As a Toolroom Assistant / Engineer, you will support the maintenance, repair, and development of injection mould tooling within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on engineering tasks with continuous improvement initiatives and offers progression into more advanced tooling responsibilities.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on injection mould tools.
- Support and execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
- Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults, and assist in resolving issues with minimal downtime.
- Inspect long-running tools in press, clean and grease mould faces, and report potential issues.
- Remove plating and clean mould faces as required.
- Complete tooling and maintenance reports, including entries into IFS.
- Operate forklift trucks and lifting equipment (training provided if necessary).
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and cleanliness in line with 5S methodology.
- Assist in tooling trials and support new tooling projects from commissioning to production.
- Document tooling history and update records accurately.
- Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
The benefits of an apprentice / graduate tooling Assistant;
- Days 8am till 5pm
- Tamworth
- £32000 per annum
- Career progression
The qualifications / Skills required in this tooling assistant person’s role are;
- NVQ in engineering
- Degree in engineering
If you feel a role of this nature would suit you as you've just graduated or completed and engineering course then please do get in touch with becky@maintechrecruitment.co.uk