Apprenticeship - Toolmaking

MGS Mfg. Group; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

MGS Mfg. Group in Ireland is seeking a tooling apprentice to support toolmakers within a high-volume injection moulding operation as part of Generation Apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on experience in tooling, fitting and assembling parts, and contributing to tool builds and trials.

The role emphasizes teamwork, IT and communication skills, with a proactive, self-starting attitude and the ability to work under supervision to meet quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in the tooling department.
• Good knowledge of injection moulding and tooling importance in the process.
• Understanding of troubleshooting and repairs/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Compile standard specifications and monitor moulds to specifications.
• Assist toolmakers with fitting and assembling dies, jigs, gauges, and tools.
• Support tool builds and initial tool trials/validations.
• Carry out tool changes and essential cleaning of parts and tools.
• Document work and comply with quality systems and safety rules.

Skills

Tooling interest

Injection moulding knowledge

Troubleshooting

Repairs and maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Job description

Role Purpose: The tooling apprentice will support the everyday functions of the toolmakers within the Tooling Departments in a high-volume injection moulding manufacturing setting. the tooling apprentice will engage in the toolmaker apprenticeship - Generation Apprenticeship

Key Responsibilities

The tooling apprentice will:

• Compile standard specifications/procedures/records for each mould and monitor all existing moulds to standard specifications
• Assist the toolmakers whilst they fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools
• Support the toolmakers with tool builds
• Support initial tool trials and validations
• Support tool changes where required
• Carry out essential cleaning on parts, slides, tools
• Support all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, installation and modification
• Document all work carried out, including upgrades/repairs on existing equipment/tools
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping
• Ensure highest Quality Compliance standards, participating and complying with the Quality Management System
• Identify and generate opportunities for improvement and actively participate in the implementation of corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including quality requirements, financial controls, health and safety regulations, etc.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to carry out other duties which may reasonably be assigned by management

The Ideal Candidate

It is essential that the tooling apprentice has a keen interest in the tooling department. A good knowledge of injection moulding and how tooling is important in the process, an understanding of how to trouble shoot and experience with repairs and maintenance would be an advantage.

Possessing excellent interpersonal, teamwork, IT and communication skills, it is essential that the tooling apprentice works effectively with others to achieve challenging objectives. The tooling apprentice will be a self-starter, organized, result-oriented with a strong work ethic and the ability and resilience to work under pressure.