Patternmaker/ toolmaker - Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom - Allstaff
Description
Type of Contract:
Permanent, Full-time.
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm.
To produce a pattern/model of the required part out of a variety of materials, working from technical drawings, plastic or plywood templates or from existing foam samples.
Carry out welding to finish mould as and when required.
Fit pins, frames or other components into the mould when needed and finish the mould by hand polishing, ready for production.
Repair moulds either in place on the track or in the workshop as required.Where Production experiences problems, to diagnose the cause of the problem and make the necessary alterations to rectify the problem.
Skills and knowledge to safely operate a variety of tools and machinery, including saws, planes, lathes, mills and welding equipment.
Ability to work with a variety of materials including wood, metals and resins (epoxy, polyurethane, polyester)Knowledge and understanding of the Production process and the impact of tooling on this process.
Problem-solving skills, able to identify problems and propose solutions in the production of new moulds and repair or adjustment of existing moulds.
We specialise in Permanent, Contract and Temporary placements across a vast number of industries.
Established in 2006, we have built a strong reputation of being a trusted support to local businesses in the Bedford and Milton Keynes area.