Tooling Specialist

Rheinmetall; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare Plan

Employer pension contribution

Free on site car park

Career development opportunities

Excellent Training Opportunities

Job summary

Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site in Telford for large calibre barrels. We are seeking a Tool Room Specialist to build and assemble tooling, preset tooling, inspect tool wear, and manage tooling inventories while supporting CNC operators and continuous improvements.

You will work in a new, temperature-controlled facility with advanced CNC technology and strong career development opportunities, onsite in Telford. Shift work and full-time permanent contract offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNC-Operator with turning/milling technology.
• Professional experience in assembling and measuring tools (preferably Zoller).
• Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
• Enjoy working with various IT systems (Expat, Zoller, SAP) and have knowledge of standard office applications.
• Knowledge of cutting tool geometry, feeds and speeds.
• Willingness to work in a multi-shift-pattern.
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Responsibilities

• Build and assemble tooling from engineering drawings, setup sheets and BOMs.
• Preset tooling using Zoller pre-setters and verify tool length, diameter and offsets.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage and runout using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain standard tooling assemblies and tool identification systems.
• Manage tooling inventory in KARDEX-Shuttles, ordering, goods receipt and stock accuracy.
• Maintain tooling records in SAP/Exapt and update tooling databases.
• Modify tooling by grinding, milling or minor fitting where required.
• Support CNC operators during machine setup and first-off production.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend improvements to increase tool life and productivity.
• Work closely with Work preparation, Maintenance and Production to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.

Skills

CNC operator

Tool assembly

Zoller knowledge

Reading drawings

SAP

Exapt

KARDEX Shuttles

Multi-shift

Teamwork

Tools

Zoller

SAP

Exapt

KARDEX Shuttles

Expat

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Tool Room Specialist

Telford | Onsite | Shift Work |Perm, Full Time |

Be Part of a New Manufacturing Company in Telford, UK.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• New, clean , temperature controlled & modern working environment
• Advances CNC Technology & high-precision engineering
• Excellent Job Security
• Competitive salary package
• Convenient Telford location
• Real opportunities to develop and progress

About Rheinmetall

One of Europe's most modern production facilities is currently being setup in Telford - the "UK Gun Hall" project.

Rheinmetall Weapon Munitions UK Limited (RWM UK) - a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rheinmetall Group and part of the Weapon and Ammunition Division - is Rheinmetall's centre of excellence for the production and maintenance of large calibre weapon systems in the United Kingdom.

What You Will Do:

• Build and assemble tooling from engineering drawings, setup sheets and BOMs.
• Preset tooling using Zoller pre-setters and verify tool length, diameter and offsets.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage and runout using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain standard tooling assemblies and tool identification systems.
• Manage tooling inventory in KARDEX-Shuttles, ordering, goods receipt and stock accuracy.
• Maintain tooling records in SAP/Exapt and update tooling databases.
• Modify tooling by grinding, milling or minor fitting where required.
• Support CNC operators during machine setup and first-off production.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend improvements to increase tool life and productivity.
• Work closely with Work preparation, Maintenance and Production to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Experience as a CNC-Operator and knowledge of working on CNC-machines (turning / milling technology), as a tool mechanic or similar
• Professional experience in assembling and measuring tools (preferably Zoller)
• Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
• Enjoy working with various IT systems (Expat, Zoller, SAP) and have knowledge of standard office applications
• Knowledge of cutting tool geometry, feeds and speeds.
• Willingness to work in a multi-shift-pattern
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually
• Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate attention to detail
• Motivated to set up a new production for large calibre weapons systems in the UK (Telford)

What We Offer You

Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site for large calibre barrels in Telford - and you have the opportunity to join the company at this really exciting time of growth and be involved in setting up the new plant from the very beginning.

What do we offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare Plan
• Employer pension contribution up to 6% matched by employer
• Free on site car park
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent Training Opportunities

CONTACT INFORMATION

For More Information Contact

Iwona Kurpiewska

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