Toolmaker - Telford, United Kingdom - Willcox Matthews

Willcox Matthews
Willcox Matthews
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Telford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Toolmaker

Job Reference:
WM - 2894


Toolmaker - Job Summary:


We're supporting our client, a leading global Automotive equipment manufacturer based in Telford, who are looking for a Toolmaker to join their growing team.

The successful Toolmaker will have experience of Injection Moulding, Tooling modifications and maintenance, repair & manufacture of tools.


Salary:
£36,000 - £40,000


Benefits:
To be discussed at interview


Job Type:
Permanent


Location:
Telford


Job Start date:

ASAP

Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining and constant improvement of all Press /Mould Tools.


To work with own team and interact closely with other department members on all aspects of the job to achieve strategic goals.


Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)

  • Ensure all HSE procedures are followed and achieve department HSE KPI target.
  • Ensure risk assessment is available, read and understood for each activity undertaken.
  • Ensure all Lost Time, Minor and trivial accidents are reported.
  • Promote energy conservation.
  • Promote environmental issues and ensure all Procedures are understood and followed.
  • Ensure all PPE is identified, always available, correctly used and all associated problems are reported to the TL / Supervisor / Manager.
  • Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage.
  • Ensure contractors are utilised in accordance with procedures.

Quality

  • Carry out duties for the Team Leader in their absence.
  • To carry out repair and maintenance of Press and Mould tools to specified drawing data supplied by customer.
  • Achieve departmental and personal goals and objectives (G&O's).
  • Actively participate in departmental QC circles and assist if required in crossfunctional QC circle activities.
  • Communicate interdepartmentally (Associate-AssociateSupervisor-Manager).
  • Understand and promote the "Quality First" philosophy ensuring all current Tool/Die do not affect product quality.
  • Recognise and correct abnormal Press/ Mould tool trend and condition and to report to
TL/SPV any findings.

  • Carry out daily equipment inspections where required, i.e. Forklift, Overhead Crane, specified lifting equipment.
  • Complete all breakdown, PM, Modification data on daily basis where required.

Delivery

  • Complete/achieve Periodic Die maintenance on all Press and Mould Tools = 100%.
  • Collect data and analyse systematically to resolve problems within area of responsibility (use of breakdown data).
  • Liaise with PEN, MFG and maintenance for all tooling or breakdown issues.
  • Adhere to department / company targets including delivery achievement on JTD requisitions and breakdown reduction on Press and Mould Tools.
  • Exhibit product knowledge and customer expectations.
  • Human
  • Ensure 5s is actively promoted and maintained by all associates.
  • Contribute to your own selfdevelopment to ensure your knowledge is at an appropriate level.
  • Utilise effective communication across all functions.

About You:


Essential

  • Recognised time served apprenticeship to City and Guilds or ONC Level.
  • Extensive knowledge of Press (Progression) and Mould (multi impression) tooling including design and functionality.
  • Assembly/Disassembly of Press Mould Tools.
  • Produce/Finish Press Mould Tools using hand fitting techniques.
  • Produce/Repair Tools components by manual machining techniques.
  • Have a logical approach to problem solving.
  • Read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Recognise 1st and 3rd angle methods of projection.
  • Knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and engineering drawings with understanding of geometrical tolerance symbols.
  • Basic understanding of relevant HSE legislation
  • PUWER, LOLER and relevant British
Standards.

  • Able to support and communicate with other associates within own and other departments.

Desirable

  • Professional or vocational qualification in Maintenance Management (CMI level 3, NVQ 2).
  • Experience of automotive manufacturing standards.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels from fellow associate to MD.
  • Experience of Japanese manufacturing culture and techniques.

Job Application:

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Job Type:
Permanent


Pay:
£36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Telford, Shropshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Tool Maker: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
WM - 2894
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