Toolroom Technician

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

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Blackmill, Bridgend, is seeking a Toolroom Technician. This role involves maintaining and repairing press tooling and supporting production issues while adhering to HSE requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a background in mechanical engineering and an understanding of manufacturing principles. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage priorities independently are essential. A full driving license is required for this position. The role offers a structured schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of press tooling.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and perform fault finding.
• Must hold a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and refurbish press tools.
• Inspect and verify tooling for accuracy and quality.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on all press tools.

Skills

Understanding of H&S requirements

Good understanding of manufacturing principles

Background in a mechanical engineering environment

Good communication skills

Flexible approach

Excellent time management

Able to work as part of a team

Job description

Location: Blackmill, Bridgend

Pay: £35,000 to £36,000

Schedule: Monday to Friday; 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm on a weekly rotation

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.

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