Tool Maker

Nifco UK Limited; Eaglescliffe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nifco UK Limited is seeking a time-served Toolmaker to repair, maintain and develop production mould tools. The role requires extensive mould tool experience and traditional bench-fitting skills, with a 3-shift rotating pattern.

You will support safety and continuous improvement, perform preventative maintenance, maintain toolroom records, and carry out root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Previous experience in injection mould tooling is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be time served Toolmaker with formal recognition.
• City & Guilds Toolmaker and/or ONC Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Able to work under own supervision.
• Strong background in injection mould tool manufacture and maintenance.
• Experience in cross-functional department working.

Responsibilities

• Support Safety Checks and Improvement activities as required.
• Carry out preventative maintenance according to schedule and documented procedure.
• Carry out repairs with the objective of preventing re-occurrence and improving tool robustness.
• Maintain tool work records and complete necessary Toolroom documentation.
• Support the improvement and maintenance of 5S standards.
• Carry out root cause analysis when appropriate to ensure robustness of corrective actions and repairs.
• Must have extensive mould tool experience and traditional bench-fitting skills.
• Repair and maintenance of hot runner systems.
• The role involves working a shift system, you must be willing to work shifts.
• Any other duties as requested by the business.

Skills

Time served Toolmaker

City & Guilds Toolmaker

ONC Mechanical Engineering

Self-supervision

Mould tool maintenance

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

City & Guilds Toolmaker

ONC Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Injection mould tooling

Job description

Purpose

To repair, maintain and develop production Mould Tools.

Main Duties

• Support Safety Checks and Improvement activities as required.
• Carry out preventative maintenance according to schedule and documented procedure.
• Carry out repairs with the objective of preventing re-occurrence and improving tool robustness.
• Maintain tool work records and complete necessary Toolroom documentation.
• Support the improvement and maintenance of 5S standards.
• Carry out root cause analysis when appropriate to ensure robustness of corrective actions and repairs.
• Must have extensive mould tool experience and traditional bench-fitting skills.
• Repair and maintenance of hot runner systems.
• The role involves working a shift system, you must be willing to work shifts.
• Any other duties as requested by the business.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Must be a time served Toolmaker.
• City & Guilds Toolmaker and/or ONC Mechanical Engineering.
• Capability to work under own supervision.
• Strong background in injection mould tool manufacture & maintenance.
• Cross functional department working.

Desirable

• Experienced automotive or similar high volume industry.

Working Hours

• 3 shift rotating pattern.
• Monday to Thursday 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am
• Fridays 6am-1pm / 1pm-8pm / 8pm-3am

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