Tool Maker

AJWJG-TM

£40,000 - £43,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

West Drayton, Greater London

Manufacturing And Production

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

Engineering qualification / time served apprenticeship
Hold a current Abrasive Wheels Regulations certificate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Hot runner system knowledge and experience
Unscrewing mould tool knowledge and experience
Laser welding. Would be desirable but not essential
Progression strip tool knowledge and experience
Computer literate and Familiar with Microsoft Office

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to plan your work effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of your section and meet deadlines
To manufacture all work as specified by the Tool Order Request using current issue design drawings
To be capable of working to BS 308 drawing standards and its associated BS standards
Confident using various methods of measurement with equipment such as: Micrometres, Verniers, lip gauges, Pin and Thread gauges, Shadow graph, etc
Responsible for the repair, maintenance and improvement of mould and press tooling
Evaluate repair jobs to determine the work involved to get tooling into spec and back to production
Understanding of mould and press tool processes and operations
Understanding of tool steels and their characteristics
Responsible for inspecting and testing your work to ensure all tooling lies within specification, meets quality standards and functional requirements
To comply with all current work instructions operable within your area of activity
To comply fully with all current Health and Safety regulations in operation within the Company whilst carrying out your toolroom duties
Operate all machines and processes in accordance with accepted and documented procedures such as: Manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, jig grinders and EDM sinkers
Ability to perform benchwork/hand skill activities using a wide range of tools and equipment and able to maintain those tools in an operational condition
To carry out those tasks required by your line manager that are within your capability to meet the needs of the Company
Responsible for basic machine maintenance and good housekeeping
Report to your line manager immediately on finding any machine or equipment malfunction