Tool Maker - Double Days with potential to move on to 3 Shift Rotation

A recognised high volume manufacturer are currently looking to strengthen their Tooling department with the appointment of a-Tool Maker.

Working from their manufacturing facility in Staffordshire,-the Tool Maker-will be responsible for:

• Ensure safe use of handling equipment: crane / lifting gear, ensure load is within SWL of handling gear
• Inspect lifting gear before use: quarantine & report any non conformaties with eyebolts or lifting chains
• Maintenance-of PM schedule on IMM tooling + downstream identified tooling-
• Arrange / support shift cover with opposite tooling engineers during holiday periods
• Support business needs of extra shifts / w/end work during periods of high production demand
• Addition of learning points / specific actions to each tool PM procedure, ie: core pin to sleeve fit, replacement of cap heads on any high risk lifter assemblies
• Maintain register of tooling related costs + down time,-track daily workload of events - tool room log
• Upkeep of tool tag system-
• Ensure tooling complies with company standards-and will fit local machinery
• Confirm feasibility of engineering changes related to imm tooling both internal & external where necessary
• Layout: storage of IMM tools is adhered to
• Ensure tool loan agreements are in place when transferring to other facilities
• Ensure tools are prepared for safe transportation as per std
• Maintain sufficient critical spares, core pins/sleeves, steel, two stage ejector units etc - communicate to tool room mgr
• Attend daily review of issues between imm tech''s & tooling mgr, input to identification of root cause and subsequent proposals to close out tooling related pfu''s
• Support trials onsite and off site as needs arise
• Upkeep of "datum packs" for all tools, minimum requirement as per GA-SP p06: PM sheets, log of failures
• Identify & lead opportunities for efficiency improvements: tool dis-assembly / re-assembly sequence
• Raise & follow up PFU''s internal & external using central database where possible
• Health & safety: maintain safe working practices, escalate any non conformities, near misses

The successful candidate should be familiar with injection moulding-processes.

If you believe you have the required skills and experience please apply now.

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