Apprentice Toolmaker

Nolato; Sligo; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local manufacturing company in Sligo is seeking an Apprentice Toolmaker. The role involves learning to operate machinery for precision tools and completing on-the-job training while attending a local college for four years. Candidates should have a Leaving Certificate with a good understanding of Maths. This position offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and understand how to operate all equipment needed to build and maintain precision tools.
• Learn and understand how to apply technical data and drawings.
• Check the work performed using appropriate measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining relevant equipment.
• Willingness to continue your education by attending classes offered by Avenue primarily after working hours.
• Willing to do all tasks assigned including delivering parts to vendors if needed.

Education

Leaving Certificate (with a good Maths understanding)

Job description

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An Apprentice Toolmaker at Avenue will learn how to operate all machinery needed to produce and maintain precision tools used in the production of metal, plastic and other material. The work will involve interpreting drawings and technical data to machine and assemble with great accuracy jogs, fixtures, moulding tools, dies and punches.

The apprentice will complete both on-the-job training at Avenue and attend a local college to complete their studies over a 4-year period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Willingness to learn and understand how to operate all equipment needed to build and maintain precision tools
• Learn and understand how to apply technical data and drawings
• Check the work performed using appropriate measuring equipment
• Servicing and maintaining relevant equipment
• Willingness to continue your education by attending classes offered by Avenue primarily after working hours
• Willing to do all tasks assigned including but not limited to delivering parts to vendors if needed, machine maintenance as well as maintaining overall shop appearance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leaving Certificate (with a good Maths understanding)