Toolmaker - Newport, United Kingdom - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Verified Company

Newport, United Kingdom

6 days ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Position Summary:

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Toolmaker to join Thermo Fisher in Newport

The role holder will be responsible for
planned maintenance and breakdown repairs to injection mould tools, to maintain a fit for purpose condition.

In addition, he /she will
provide machine shop support to site engineering and production functions, and also, for the
development of onsite spares, tooling manufacture to support onsite moulds and production needs.

Toolmaker will also en
sure that all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition and in compliance with all Company rules and regulations, and also maintain a high standard of housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the efficient repair and servicing of all moulds, jigs, fixtures and extruder parts, to maintain production requirements and standards
To manufacture spare parts, both to drawing and through means of using own initiative, by taking measurements of existing parts and making new ones to the same standard
To achieve the highest possible standard of polish, on purchased parts and moulds, to maintain the company's required standard of quality required on all products
To inspect externally manufactured components to drawing and check compatibility to existing moulds
To maintain or advise when necessary the condition of subcontracted moulds
Carry out and record any periodic PPM checks which have been allocated and for which they are proficient
To assist in any training of other Production Technicians and to attend any training courses deemed necessary to enhance skill level
Inform Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to cause a breakdown
To ensure wastage of material is kept to a minimum and workplace is kept clean and tidy
To carry out mould PPM's when required and core/insert changes
To ensure manufacturing adheres to and conforms with the required technical and quality specifications in line with the Company's ISO 9000 quality systems
Comply in accordance with Company's Policies on Health and Safety
Support the development of 5S activities to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and housekeeping
Support lean manufacturing programme in conjunction with PPI team
To be fully committed to concept of team work in all aspects of the job function
CNC machining experience desirable