Toolmaker (Repair & Manufacture)

Reliance Worldwide Corporation - UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Recognition and rewards

Learning & development

On-site Café West Drayton site

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Partner leave

Job summary

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) is seeking an experienced Toolmaker for repair, maintenance and manufacture of mould and press tooling at our West Drayton site. You will read drawings, operate mills, lathes, grinders and EDM equipment to restore tooling to production standards.

The role requires an engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship, with a track record in precision tooling and a collaborative, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship is required.
• Experience repairing, maintaining and manufacturing mould and press tooling.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Safe operation of mills, lathes, grinders and EDM equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan work effectively to meet section needs and deadlines.
• Manufacture work per Tool Order Request using current drawings.
• Work to BS 308 drawing standards and related BS standards.
• Use measurement tools (micrometres, verniers, slip gauges, gauges) to inspect tooling.
• Repair, maintain and improve mould and press tooling.
• Evaluate repair work to restore tooling to specification and production.

Skills

Hot runner knowledge

Mould tool knowledge

Laser welding

Progression strip tool

MS Office knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification / time served apprenticeship

Tools

Manual mills

Lathes

Grinders

EDM equipment

Job description

Great toolmakers do more than repair tooling—they solve problems, improve performance and keep manufacturing moving.

We're looking for an experienced Toolmaker (Repair & Manufacture) to join RWC at our West Drayton site.

You'll use your precision engineering skills to repair, maintain and improve mould and press tooling, as well as manufacture components from technical drawings. If you're confident working with manual mills, lathes, grinders or EDM equipment, this could be a great next move.

We're keen to hear from people with a relevant engineering qualification or a time-served apprenticeship.

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Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC)

Plumbing Matters. We make it better. Our innovative products, built on a tradition of excellence, serve markets across plumbing, heating and construction to make our customers’ lives easier, while sustainably delivering unrivalled returns. We are publicly listed on the Australian stock exchange (ASX) with global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia and London, UK. Our global family of trusted brands are committed to making a positive, lasting impact – we are better for our planet and better for our people. We operate in 45 facilities across 20 countries. We’re acquisitive and we’re laser focused on growth.

Our Culture

We’re big enough to make a difference and small enough for each one of us to make an impact. Whilst we operate on a global scale, we understand the importance of local markets by focusing on the needs of those markets. Our culture encourages our people to think differently, challenge the status quo and shape the world around us. Our values SPIRIT drive how we work together with a focus on Safety, Passion, Integrity, Reliability, and innovation, together as one global team. We have something special here – not just what we do, but who we are. We're not afraid to try new things; we punch above our weight; and we move with speed. Our strategy ensures we provide a safe environment for our people, and we actively promote diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to sustainable practices and making a positive contribution to the community we serve. Everyone at RWC makes a valuable contribution to our business.

Responsible for tool repairs, maintenance and manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to plan your work effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of your section and meet deadlines.
• To manufacture all work as specified by the Tool Order Request using current issue design drawings.
• To be capable of working to BS 308 drawing standards and its associated BS standards.
• Confident using various methods of measurement with equipment such as: Micrometres, Verniers, Slip gauges, Pin and Thread gauges, Shadow graph, ect.
• Responsible for the repair, maintenance and improvement of mould and press tooling.
• Evaluate repair jobs to determine the work involved to get tooling into spec and back to production.
• Understanding of mould and press tool processes and operations.
• Understanding of tool steels and their characteristics.
• Responsible for inspecting and testing your work to ensure all tooling lies within specification, meets quality standards and functional requirements.
• To comply with all current work instructions operable within your area of activity.
• To comply fully with all current Health and Safety regulations in operation within the Company whilst carrying out your toolroom duties.
• Operate all machines and processes in accordance with accepted and documented procedures such as: Manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, jig grinders and EDM sinkers.
• Ability to perform benchwork/hand skill activities using a wide range of tools and equipment and able to maintain those tools in an operational condition.
• To carry out those tasks required by your line manager that are within your capability to meet the needs of the Company.
• Responsible for basic machine maintenance and good housekeeping.
• Report to your line manager immediately on finding any machine or equipment malfunction.

Knowledge, Skills & Expertise

• Hot runner system knowledge and experience.
• Unscrewing mould tool knowledge and experience.
• Laser welding. Would be desirable but not essential.
• Progression strip tool knowledge and experience.
• Computer literate and Familiar with Microsoft Office

Required/Preferred Qualifications/Education

• Engineering qualification / time served apprenticeship
• Hold a current Abrasive Wheels Regulations certificate.

COMPETENCIES / BEHAVIOURS

• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
• Ability to collaborate with peers in contributing to diagnosing and problem solving.
• Ability to progress and troubleshoot/investigate multiple jobs simultaneously.
• Be aware of current moulding and manufacturing processes.
• Keep yourself updated with the technology within your area or activity.
• Be enthusiastic, self-motivated and work confidently.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and the desire to learn and develop upon their skills where necessary.

What We Offer You

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Flexible holiday buy/sell scheme
• Recognition and reward scheme
• Internal and external learning and development
• On site Café (West Drayton site)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Partner leave

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of belonging for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.

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