Toolmaker (three shift)

A global Tier 1 Automotive manufacturer in the Wolverhampton area are looking for a skilled Toolmaker with experience in the press industry
The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will report to the Toolroom Manager and provide effective planned maintenance on press tools, amongst other responsibilities

This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national Automotive company who supply to some the biggest OEM’s in the industry
The toolmaking department is currently operating on a three shift pattern
 
Role: Toolmaker
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £48,000
Shift: Three shift (06:00 – 14:00 & 14:00 – 22:00 & 22:00 – 06:00)
Hours: 36.5 hours pw
 
The key responsibilities of the Toolmaker role will be:
  Carry out die repair and maintenance within the plant and toolroom.
  Assess each job and determine whether repairs can be completed in press or in the toolroom.
  Complete all tooling notes and repair documentation accurately and consistently.
  Update tooling records and repair request documentation after each completed job.
  Ensure all work is completed within production and customer timescales.
  Communicate effectively with shift managers and press technicians to resolve tooling issues quickly.
  Monitor and maintain critical tooling spare parts.
  Read and interpret technical drawings.
  Plan work effectively by estimating repair times and anticipating potential issues.
  Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
 
The key requirements of the Toolmaker will be:
  Apprentice trained with a relevant engineering qualification.
  Experience with die dismantling and tooling repair.
  Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  Experience in Transfer and Hot Stamp Forming.
  Ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings.
  Experience operating potentially hazardous machinery
 
 
Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation
 
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