Mould Repair Fitter Mould Repair Engineer

Ardagh Group; Cudworth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal packaging company in Cudworth, UK, is looking for a skilled engineer to repair and modify mould equipment. Candidates should have a formal engineering qualification and experience working in a manufacturing environment. The role involves using CNC and manual lathes, as well as a keen understanding of engineering drawings and precision measuring equipment. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and various benefits, including a pension scheme and health initiatives.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Family friendly policies

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Formal engineering qualification required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is necessary.
• Must be competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Repair and modify mould equipment to high standards.
• Carry out checks on equipment using measuring techniques.
• Record daily work on job sheets for reference.

Skills

CNC operation

Manual lathe operation

Bench fitting techniques

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measuring equipment

Problem-solving

Education

Formal engineering qualification (Mechanical/manufacturing engineering)

Time served apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools (air tools, files, grinders)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you
• Follow the department’s working procedures and practices
• Repair damaged and worn mould equipment to a high standard using various engineering techniques such as spray welding, polishing, grinding, filing and machining
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure the repaired equipment meet the required specification
• Modify mould equipment to maintain quality standards
• Carry out checks on mould equipment using visual and precision measuring techniques to ensure that specifications are complied with
• Record daily work carried out on job sheets to provide an accurate reference point
• Monitor housekeeping in accordance with Company Hygiene Rules

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification (Mechanical/manufacturing engineering)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in operating CNC and manual lathes
• Good understanding of bench fitting techniques and the use of hand tools (air tools, files, grinders etc)
• Competent in reading and understanding engineering drawings
• Competent in the use and reading of precision measuring equipment such as micrometres
• Keen eye for detail and experience working to tight tolerances (+/-0.03mm)
• Experience working with metals such as Cast Iron, Bronze and Nickel
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Positive attitude and flexible approach towards teamwork and learning new roles

Company Information

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable beverage cans to brand owners globally. AMP operates 24 production facilities in nine countries, employing more than 6,300 employees with sales of approximately $4.7 billion. AMP is 75%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP. Ardagh Group operates 65 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing more than 21,000 people with sales of approximately $10 billion. Ardagh Group produces many of the cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages, packaging made from metal and glass – permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality, and more than 160 million containers per day.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary based on Grade 6 of the harmonised pay scales. Salary min £34,689 – £37,253 max.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period

Work Schedule

Days/Afters shift Monday-Friday 7.00am – 2.30pm / 2.30pm – 10.00pm

Opportunities & Environment

An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.

AXA Healthcare

Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme