Toolmaker/Programming Engineer

CandidCapture.net; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Production Toolmaker/PROGRAMMER Engineer to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up processes, modifying CNC programs, and designing tooling. Applicants should have extensive knowledge of CNC programming and experience in reading engineering drawings, alongside proficiency in computer literacy. This role presents a significant opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of CNC programming and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Good level of computer literacy is essential.
• Understanding of work holding design and requirements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up processes and run CNC machines according to instructions.
• Modify CNC programs and design work holding as necessary.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and maintain records.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading engineering drawings

Computer literacy

Tool selection

Work holding design

Program optimisation

Education

Apprentice trained Toolmaker/Programmer

Job description

DK Recruitment are working with a world-renowned, precision Engineering business based in Plymouth who are expanding their Engineering team. The business has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey.

The position of Production Toolmaker/PROGRAMMER Engineer is a specialist role and will be responsible for setting up, running and controlling the processes and assist employees in resolving process problems, as instructed by the Cell Leader, to meet Cell targets on cost, quality and timeliness.

You will be responsible for allotted time away from setting duties to create & modify CNC programs offline, design work holding, specify and order tooling.

If you are an experienced Toolmaker/Programmer who is ready to take their next step within their career, we want to hear from you.

Main Duties

• Draw from the relevant storage area all materials, equipment, tooling and documentation required to set up the process.
• Set up the process in accordance with relevant instructions, i.e. Route Card, P.S.P.I., I.S.P.I., Working Practice.
• Consult with the Team Leader if it is not possible to achieve process to the relevant instructions.
• Carry out all necessary checks and record on the relevant documentation all checks that have been carried out.
• Run the process or instruct the relevant employees to run the process.
• To offline modify programs for changes including material size amendments and tooling changes.
• To write offline new programs for established product styles.
• To identify tooling requirements, for new programs, design tooling as required working in conjunction with manufacturing and design engineers.
• Order external tooling as required, holders tips etc.
• To account for all materials and product being worked on the process the Setter has been designated to control, for all shifts worked.
• To maintain accurate, legible records using the appropriate recording systems.
• To work correctly to the Company direct and indirect time reporting system, reporting any problems encountered to the Team leader.
• To communicate with the Team leader on all problems affecting the process being controlled or the overall performance of the Cell.
• To communicate with other employees in the Cell, services to the Cell and other Cell leaders on process capability problems as instructed by the Cell Leader.
• To carry out related duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Apprentice trained, time serviced Toolmaker/Programmer
• A good level of computer literacy.
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• An extensive knowledge of and a proven background in CNC programming, additional training for specific machines will be provided as required.
• Experienced in appropriate selection of speeds and feeds.
• Understanding of holder, tip & cutter selection.
• Understanding of work holding design and requirements.
• Understanding of program optimisation.
• To have a full understanding of all machinery, equipment, gauging, and processes performed in the Cell.