Job Specification

The Role

• Service and repair of all press tooling & jigs
• Support new project tooling from commissioning stages through to start of production.
• Attending press breakdown, identify causes and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime.
• Take ownership of specific tool suites and maintain performance with minimal supervision.
• Improvement and development of current and new project tooling.
• Ensure company targets are met in respect of quality of parts produced.
• Manufacture tool and ancillary spares.
• Document and update die history and other work records.
• Ensure safe working practices are maintained and adhered to.
• Undertake personal training to enhance skills necessary to perform key tasks.
• Comply with any reasonable requests and duties as may be assigned by the Tool Room Supervisor from time to time.

The Person

• Capable of working under minimal supervision and using own initiative.
• To have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Die Technician or Toolmaker
• Be educated to NVQ level 3 in Mechanical/Production Engineering or similar area.
• Have experience in tool maintenance with good hand tool and some welding skills preferably within the automotive industry.
• Be an enthusiastic and ambitious team player.
• Be able to undertake shift working and overtime working which may include weekend working at short notice.
• Understanding of Health & Safety law, Quality systems & environmental legislation.

The Benefits

• Potential of a permanent job.
• Competitive pay rate.