A plastic manufacturing business based in Tamworth are looking for a toolmaker to join their team. This business has recently been give a £6m investment into the site to enhance the production, turning them from 5 day manufacturing to 24/7. With a big parent company they are winning new business making this a great time to join especially if you want a progressive career.
As a toolmaker you will be based in the toolroom working on making and modifying tools. This role is not an operator or setters position.
Responsibilities of a toolmaker:
- Repair and maintain injection moulding tools.
- Carry out PPM to agreed schedule.
- Identify spares requirements and log usage.
- Take ownership of smaller less complex specific tool suite to develop and maintain performance with minimal supervision.
- Operate Forklift Truck and lifting equipment.
- Support new project tooling from commissioning stages through to start of production.
- Assist in tooling trials.
What you will bring as a toolmaker:
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Time served apprentice in a Tool Room is essential with proven track record.
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Previous experience in repairing Injection Mould tools of varying sizes.
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Good mechanical knowledge with tool assembly and diagnosis experience
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Practical knowledge of Injection Mould Tool Design and Processes
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Diagnostic methodology in repairing tools.
Benefits of a toolmaker:
- Monday to Friday (ideally double days 6am - 2pm and 2pm till 10pm
- Salary of £45K for days - £48k for double days
- 23 days holiday plus bank holiday
- 7% pension
- Career development for aspiring engineers if desired