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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