Job Description
Toolmaker – Job Summary:
We’re supporting our client – a leading manufacturing business in Dromcolliher, Limerick – who are looking for a Toolmaker to join their growing team. The successful Toolmaker will have experience in the manufacture and repair of injection mould tools.
Salary: £Negotiable
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dromcolliher, Limerick
Job Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- To manufacture, repair and service all tools – with the ability to dismantle, clean, repair and reassemble multi-impression tooling.
- Attending mould breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem including flashing conditions, gating, venting and cooling problems.
- Using machinery such as lathes, presses, milling machines and grinders.
- Work effectively with all team members to assist in the continuous improvement.
- Carry out Preventative Maintenance on tooling as per PM Schedule.
- Any other duties as assigned by the maintenance and toolroom manager.
- Maintain Moulds as defined in the General Maintenance Procedure.
- Record all maintenance activity in appropriate files and compile reports.
- Support the spare parts inventory system through assigning of all parts used and scheduled stock takes. • Ensure the safety of the working area.
- Implement tool room housekeeping practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ensure compliance to the Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management systems
- Following engineering drawings to measure and mark out the design for the tool.
About You:
- Ability to work as part of a team and on one’s own initiative
- Qualified toolmaker, equivalent with 3-5+ years post-qualification experience in an Injection Moulding Environment.
- Experience required with hot runner system maintenance.
- Referenceable track record in problem-solving.
- Experience in factory environment an advantage
- Self-motivated, high energy, positive attitude with initiative for timely completion of goods
- Excellent practical skills
- Ability to show accuracy and attention to detail in work.
- Ability to work to high specifications and quality requirements
- Good hand-eye coordination with an interest and an aptitude for engineering and practical work
Job Application:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your full CV – or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.
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