Toolmaker

Crane ChemPharma & Energy; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as part of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, where you will take ownership of toolmaking and refurbishment. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment, focusing on the use of various machinery and adherence to engineering standards. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining tooling and fixtures, ensuring production efficiency and quality. With a commitment to continuous learning and corporate responsibility, this role provides an excellent opportunity for growth in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector. If you have a proactive mindset and relevant experience, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonuses

Annual Bonuses

Above Standard Holiday Entitlement

Occupational Sick Pay

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Corporate Philanthropy Initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency in toolroom machinery and ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage site toolmaking and refurbishment as part of the Engineering Team.
• Service and repair site tooling and fixtures, ensuring accurate tolerances.

Skills

Proactive Work Initiative

Interpret Engineering Drawings

Toolroom Machinery Proficiency

Health and Safety Responsibility

Welding Ability

CNC Machining Ability

Education

HNC or Equivalent Engineering Qualification

Apprenticeship or Equivalent Practical Training

Tools

Milling Machine

Lathe

Pillar Drill

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Crane ChemPharma & Energy is a division within the Process Flow Technologies Business Segment of Crane Co, a US multi-national which specializes in highly engineered products in niche markets.

Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs, manufactures, and distributes a range of process valves, actuators, pipe and pumps globally. The ChemPharma brands include Saunders, Xomox, Resistoflex, Depa and Westlock, manufacturing products for a wide range of applications primarily within the Chemical Pharmaceutical industries. The Energy brands include CryoFlo, Krombach, Engineered Check and Pacific valves, in a division focused on the cryogenic, oil, gas & power markets.

Position summary

This role involves working as part of the Manufacturing Engineering Team and taking ownership of site toolmaking and refurbishment.

Working Monday to Thursday 07:12-15:36 & Friday 07:12-13:00

Weekly paid position

Quarterly & Annual Bonuses

Above standard Holiday Entitlement

Occupational Sick Pay

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Using tools, equipment and machinery (i.e. milling machine, lathe, pillar drill etc)
2. Interpreting and working to engineering drawings within the required tolerances
3. Servicing and repair of site tooling and fixtures
4. Rectification of production components/equipment (where appropriate)
5. Ownership of the Master Tooling Register and responsibility of reporting tooling status
6. Housekeeping of tooling and racking identification
7. Management of external tooling repairs and logistics with sub-contractors
8. Oversight of new tooling procurement
9. Assisting with Manufacturing Engineering projects

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

1. An Apprenticeship (or equivalent practical training)
2. Minimum of HNC (or equivalent engineering qualification)
3. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
4. An ability to be proactive and work with initiative is a prerequisite
5. Shall be trained and proficient in the use of all toolroom machinery and hand tools
6. Experience in adhering to accurate tolerances with different materials
7. Ability to produce engineering drawings and use precise measuring equipment
8. Proficient in MS Office – including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
9. Ability to work in a responsible manner in terms of Health and Safety
10. Welding ability, the use of CAD and CNC machining ability would be a distinct advantage

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A highly ethical company that stresses transparent and honest communication
• An environment of continuous learning with extensive, ongoing training
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organization
• A dedication to good corporate citizenship, including ongoing corporate philanthropy and respect for the environment

WHERE ARE WE BASED:

The role is based at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Cwmbran, South Wales. In commuting distance from Cardiff, Newport, Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and South Wales regions.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing