Toolmaker

Job Overview:  Working with our client, a manufacturer of injection mould tools, we are looking for a Toolmaker to join their established team to support continued business growth.

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Discretionary Bonus
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Start and finish time flexibility
• 5x Overtime rate

Remit:

• Manufacture, modify, repair and maintain precision-engineered components and tooling, specialising in wire EDM and die-sink/spark EDM operations, including tooling used within injection moulding.
• Manage jobs from drawing interpretation and programming through to machine setting, machining, reverse engineering and final inspection.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an Injection Mould Toolmaker to join an established team with opportunities for further training, development and career progression.

 

Responsibilities:

• You will required to set up, program and operate wire EDM and spark EDM machines
• You will run machining jobs and check finished parts to make sure they meet quality standards.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and measurements.
• Carry out toolmaking and machining work, including hand fitting, surface and cylindrical grinding, and CNC turning.
• Recreate parts and tooling when drawings are not available, using existing components to work out the required sizes.
• Check finished components using measuring equipment to ensure they meet the required specifications.
• Identify and fix machining problems, making adjustments where needed.
• Keep machines clean, carry out basic maintenance and report any faults.
• Keep production records and update job and quality documentation.

 

Requirements:

• Proven experience manufacturing, repairing and maintaining injection mould tooling.
• CNC or semi-CNC turning experience, particularly XYZ ProTURN.
• Experience with Agie Charmilles wire EDM machinery and Fikus CAD/CAM.
• Experience in precision engineering, toolmaking or a similar engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard of workmanship.
• Proactive approach to identifying improvements in tooling, processes and productivity.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with toolroom machinery and equipment.
• Good understanding of housekeeping, 5S and maintaining a clean and organised working environment.

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