Toolroom Technician

Coppice; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bridgend is seeking a Toolroom Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing press tooling and ensuring a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility and excellent time management skills are also required. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £36,000 and a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in maintenance and repair of press tooling.
• Flexibility and good engineering ability required.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and refurbish press tools.
• Inspect and verify tooling to ensure accuracy.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on press tools.

Skills

Understanding of H&S requirements

Good understanding of manufacturing principles

Background in a mechanical Engineering environment

Full Driving Licence

Good communication skills

Able to work as part of a team

Excellent time management skills

Job description

Location: Blackmill, Bridgend

Pay - £35,000 to £36,000

Schedule - Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm

Role

As a Toolroom Technician you will be involved in the maintenance and repair of press tooling, whilst also supporting production related issues and engaging in existing preventative maintenance systems. A Toolroom Technician will have a good all round engineering ability and be flexible with the ability to organise and maintain records of tasks carried out.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and refurbish press tools
• Inspect and verify tooling to ensure accuracy and quality
• Set up and operate lathes
• Set up and operate Manual Milling
• Set up and operate Surface grinding
• Experience in cylindrical grinders (not essential)
• CMM training
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on all press tools to prevent breakdowns.
• Maintain toolroom inventory and ensure tools are available for production needs.
• Interpret technical drawing.
• Fault finding ability and quality improvement in production environment
• Ensure housekeeping within work area is maintained at the highest level ensuring adherence to BRC accreditation and standards at all times
• Ensure and maintain a safe working environment by adherence to HSE requirements
• Complete Hazard Tags where required
• Support continuous improvement activities and initiatives
• To carry out or assist with any duties as deemed necessary in connection with the business
  
  

Skills

• Understanding of H&S requirements and key principles
• Good understanding of manufacturing principles
• Background in a mechanical Engineering environment
• Full Driving Licence
• Good communication skills
• Manufacturing environment background
• Able to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach in order to meet business and departmental requirements
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work on own initiative and manage own priorities and time constraints
  
  

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.

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