Tool Technician

Azenta Life Sciences; Wotton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company based in Wotton is seeking a Tool Technician. You will perform servicing and cleaning of injection mould tools, document repairs, and work collaboratively in a small team. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical assembly and CNC machining. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, and transport is required due to the rural location.

Qualifications

• You will hold a C&G's, NVQ or Apprenticeship trained.
• Solid experience in mechanical assembly and basic wiring.
• Experience with Manual and CNC machine tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service and clean injection mould tools.
• Carry out repairs and modifications of tooling.
• Document service and repair work electronically.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

CNC machining

Cleanroom practices

Teamwork

Education

C&G's, NVQ or Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering / Toolmaker Apprenticeship

Tools

Surface Grinder

CNC

VMC

Milling Machine

Centre Lathe

Job description

Overview

Tool Technician

Based in Wotton, Surrey (Own transport is required due to Rural location)

Monday - Friday / 8am - 4.30pm

Responsibilities

• The Tooling technician will be servicing and cleaning injection mould tools, stripping them down for cleaning, inspecting for issues and reporting any found, reassembling the tools after servicing, and returning the tools to the production department. On occasion other responsibilities for the repair, maintenance, and calibration of tools, jigs, fixtures, and instruments may be required.
• Daily servicing & cleaning of mould tools in the tool room or in the factory.
• Carrying out the repairs, modifications and servicing of injection moulding tools and other associated tooling.
• Document service & repair work by completing electronic records, including photographs of issues documented.
• At times support production by completing cleans or repairs in the clean room factory.
• To carry out, cleaning and servicing on other toolroom and production equipment as required from time to time.
• Assist in equipment repairs and breakdown if required.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications

• You will hold a C&G's, NVQ or Apprenticeship trained
• Solid experience in mechanical assembly & disassembly and basic wiring.
• Experience of Manual and CNC machine tools to include all or some of the following: Surface Grinder, CNC, VMC, Milling and Centre Lathe
• Mechanical Engineering / toolmaker apprenticeship, with experience in injection molding tools although not essential.
• High precision injection tooling, polishing, and finishing experience is desirable. Hot runner experience and multi-cavity high is also advantageous
• Be able to read and understand 2D component Drawings, experience with wiring drawings also advantageous
• Core Computer skills using email, excel and word documents.
• Work in a small team with good communication & co-operation
• Ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude and continuous improvements