Toolmaker - Bedford, United Kingdom - Streamline Search Ltd

Streamline Search Ltd
Streamline Search Ltd
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Bedford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Toolmaker Required


My client provides technical and seating products for the automotive industry, rail, aviation, construction, office and retail furniture and medical products.

Companies choose my client because of their commitment to supplying quality products and service. They also appreciate their consistent ability to deliver on time every time. My client strives to meet all specified customer requirements and expectations. They also aspire to be the supplier of choice and to develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.

Their products are used in many industry sectors including; Public Transport, Aircraft Industry, Automotive Industry, Construction Vehicles, Office Furniture, Domestic Seating and Medical industry.

My client works very closely with their customers/clients on the complete development process. This enables them to create optimum parts and ensures that all their products are fit for purpose. Moulding your ideas into the perfect product from inception to reality.


(Toolmaker) - Position Overview

Making Tools

  • To produce a pattern/model of the required part out of a variety of materials (e.g. wood, modelling board etc) to meet customer specifications, working from technical drawings, plastic or plywood templates or from existing foam samples.
  • To produce a mould using wet lay or cast resin method.
  • To carry out welding to finish mould when required.
  • To fit pins, frames or other components into mould when needed.
  • To finish mould, polishing by hand, ready for production.

Mould maintenance

  • To repair moulds either in place on the track or in the workshop as required.
  • To make alterations to moulds when requested by Production.
  • Where Production experience problems, to diagnose the cause of the problem and make the necessary alterations to rectify the problem.

General

  • To liaise with Sales Department regarding new product develop and provide input for the purpose of quoting for new parts.
  • To maintain tooling workshop area to the required standard of tidiness and cleanliness.
  • To maintain safe working practices and methods put in place for Health & Safety reasons.
  • To communicate and work effectively with other departments, in particular Production and Sales.

(Toolmaker) - Position Requirements

  • Sufficient on the job experience and/or formal training to produce patterns to required standard and timescale
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings
  • Ability to work with a variety of materials including wood, metals and resins (epoxy, polyurethane, polyester)
  • Skills and knowledge to safely operate variety of tools and machinery, including saws, planes, lathes, mills and welding equipment.
  • Understanding and knowledge of safe working practices
  • 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.
  • Good communication skills, able to work effectively with others.

(Toolmaker) - Position Remuneration

  • 42 hours a week


  • Monday

  • Friday


  • Monday

  • Thursday : 7am 4pm
  • Friday
7am - 1pm

  • 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- £25K - £27K pa

  • Company Pension

Salary:
£25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift


  • Monday
to Friday

  • No weekends

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
JL1157
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