£37K/yr
Wales, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Toolmaker

Posted by The Recruitment Co.

The Recruitment Co. is currently recruiting for a Toolmaker to join our clients growing team based in the Llanelli area.

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,031 Inc Shift Allowance
Hours of work: 3 shift pattern rotating: 37 hours per week 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am (early finish on Fridays: 6am-11am,11am-4pm,4pm-9pm)

Qualifications:

  • Must have completed a 4 year Toolmaking or related Apprenticeship
  • Must possess a ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering discipline
  • To have gained entry to an Apprenticeship Programme, 5 GCSE's at grade C or above. Must contain Maths, English and Science.

Key Requirements:

  • Apprentice trained with an engineering qualification.
  • Strong understanding of and attention to Health and Safety in the workplace.
  • Previously operated machinery and equipment in an engineering based role.
  • Manufacture/Maintenance and repair of Press Tooling, jig and fixtures or similar

Knowledge / Experience:

  • Press Tool Dismantling and Assembly, Mechanical problem solving, working to high tolerances
  • Experience in Tandem, Transfer and / or Progression Tooling is desirable
  • Cold Stamping process knowledge from 60-2000ton
  • Toolroom or similar workshop protocol with associated equipment.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

  • Carry out effective TPM maintenance, modifications repairs of press tools/ancillary equipment.
  • Good use on IT systems and fully use company systems for input and output of information and data capture.
  • Must complete all work within set timescales dictated by production/customer requirements.
  • Very good communication skills and full ability to self manage tasks and pass onto others.
  • Evaluate repairs to determine whether it can be conducted in Press or whether this must be removed to Toolroom for essential maintenance and repair work.
  • Communicate effectively with team, shift leaders, facility maintenance and press operations to ensure all issues are resolved correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Agree a repair plan with the shift supervisor and cascade through the 3 shift cycle with other team members.
  • Must complete all work reports to an accurate and detailed level.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this role then please submit your CV for immediate response.
CPSwansea

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.