Jig/Fixture Maintenance and automation Engineer

Carbon 60; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Filton is seeking a Jig/Fixture Maintenance and Automation Engineer to ensure smooth production processes. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience or an HNC and practical skills in tooling design and maintenance. Responsibilities include evaluating tooling, implementing maintenance, and supporting NC programming. This contract role offers flexibility with PAYE and Umbrella rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in Jig and Tool Design/Engineering/Production Maintenance.
• Ability to repair and maintain production bespoke tooling.
• Knowledge in dimensional metrology systems (CMM, Laser Tracker, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assess, improve, and set up assembly tooling.
• Evaluate and repair damaged tooling.
• Implement periodic maintenance and inspection of tooling.

Skills

Jig and Tool Design

NC Programming

Practical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

HNC or over 10 years of experience

Tools

CATIA V5

Fanuc NC systems

Siemens NC systems

Job description

Carbon60 is seeking a talented Jig/Fixture Maintenance and Automation Engineer to join their dynamic client based in Filton. As the Jig/Fixture Maintenance and Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the company's production processes.

This is a contract role with both PAYE and Umbrella rates available.

Responsibilities

• Participate in workshops to assess, improve, and set up assembly tooling
• Evaluate and repair damaged tooling, and set up new tooling before use
• Provide timely intervention in cases of tooling failure or production issues
• Devise and implement the manufacturing and assembly tooling's periodic maintenance and inspection
• Attend, liaise, and act upon Practical Problem Solving issues with any bespoke tooling
• Support the validation and optimization of NC Programs
• Develop, test, and integrate NC Programs in the distribution system or on the machine
• Participate in the demonstration testing and analysis with Work Preparation, Quality, and Production
• Provide diagnostic feedback to the supervisor/maintenance engineers
• Support the creation of Technical Specifications for maintenance topics
• Participate proactively in Total Preventative Maintenance meetings

The Ideal Jig/Fixture Maintenance and Automation Engineer

• Possesses HNC or over 10 years of experience in Jig and Tool Design/Engineering/Production Maintenance
• Demonstrates practical skills and the ability to repair and maintain production bespoke tooling
• Has essential NC programming knowledge and awareness of tooling maintenance requirements
• Proficient in using CATIA V5 and familiar with Fanuc/Siemens NC systems
• Able to prepare tooling specifications and maintenance plans
• Experienced in dimensional metrology systems (CMM, Laser Tracker, Photogrammetry, Faro Arm, etc.)
• Skilled in Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and PFMEA knowledge
• Comfortable working in a team as well as independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

If you are interested please apply with your updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.