Toolmaker

Position: Toolmaker

Location: Reddith

Basic Salary: £34,000 – £40,000 per year

Hours: Days

Job Type: Permanent

Role Overview:

A prominent engineering company is seeking a skilled professional to join their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in New Product Introduction and Development, focusing on tooling design and manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

• New Product Introduction & Development: Collaborate with the Engineering team to facilitate the tooling design and manufacturing process.
• Tool Usage: Demonstrate understanding and safe use of air tools and hand tools.
• Machining Support: Provide support for production machining activities as needed.
• Machine Setup: Set up machines with the required work holding and tooling according to established procedures.
• Operational Efficiency: Execute operations efficiently as per job card or technical instructions to meet required output levels.
• Job Card Requirements: Read and understand the requirements for the operation to be carried out, ensuring all necessary documentation is available and up-to-date.
• Manufacturing Instructions: Comprehend all manufacturing instructions before commencing an operation, including Machine and Tooling Set Up Packs, Engineering Drawings, Data Cards, and Inspection Plans.

Person Specification:

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in Automotive, Aerospace, or Defence sectors, with evidenced tool room experience (4 years)
• Team Player: Build and maintain good working relationships, always acting as a team player.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain high attention to detail and process adherence, applying a right-first-time mentality.
• Effective Communication: Communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders.
• Reliability & Dedication: Demonstrate reliability and dedication in all aspects of the role.
• Workload Management: Manage workload efficiently, prioritizing tasks where necessary.
• Housekeeping: Be conscious of, and adhere to, housekeeping requirements.
• Qualifications: NVQ in machining.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Software CNC programming.
• Values Alignment: Understand and align with our core values – RISE: Respect, Integrity, Safety & Excellence.

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