Tooling Engineer

Reed; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is looking for a Tooling Engineer to handle maintenance and repairs of tooling and injection moulds. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have experience with machine tools and be able to interpret engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine tooling maintenance to ensure uptime.
• Undertake troubleshooting and repairs on injection moulds.
• Make tools that are fit for purpose.

Skills

Tooling Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Machine tool operation

Engineering drawing interpretation

Health and Safety compliance

Tools

Lathe

Surface grinder

Milling machine

Spark erosion equipment

Job description

Job Title: Tooling Engineer (Rotating 2 Shift)

Department: Tool Room

Reports to: Injection Moulding Tooling & Maintenance Manager

Hours of Work: Normal hours of work are Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm / 3:00pm to 11:00pm with a daily paid break of 30 minutes, divided into one 10-minute break and one 20-minute break.

Overview

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the routine and reactive maintenance and repair of tooling and injection moulds.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Tooling Maintenance: Conduct routine tooling maintenance as required to ensure maximum up time of injection moulds.
• Undertake troubleshooting and carry out repairs on injection moulds.
• Diagnose tooling faults and identify appropriate methods of repair.
• Use of machine tools as appropriate.
• To make tools which are fit for purpose for the engineering team, as well as performing tool maintenance activities.
• Hands on mould toolmaking, jigs and fixture and conventional machining techniques such as lathe work, surface grinding, milling work and spark erosion.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Completion and maintenance of appropriate records.
• To undertake any other activities requested by the Injection Moulding Tooling & Maintenance Manager or Team Leader, deemed to be within the capabilities of the Tooling Engineer.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Ensure that all machinery under your control is maintained with Health and Safety in mind.
• Ensure that housekeeping onsite is always maintained to a very high standard.
• Report any health and safety issues to the Tool Room Manager / Team Leader.
• Use provided PPE in accordance with training and health and safety procedures.

Communication

• Inform the Injection Moulding Tooling & Maintenance Manager or Team Leader, of any issues with machines or equipment requiring attention.
• It is important to inform the company if you are unable to attend work, at least one hour before your shift commences.