Alliance Personnel are seeking a skilled Tool Setter to join one of their clients based in Birmingham.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical knowledge and experience with various hand tools and tooling processes.
Job Overview:
Working as part of the Production Team, the Machine Tool Setter will be responsible for a range of tasks including tool changes on mechanical presses. The Tool Setter will also ensure that all materials and other relevant requirements are available for press operators in a timely and efficient manner.
Job Duties:
1. Responsibility for mounting, aligning and securing tools in the production press, making the relevant technical and mechanical adjustments as needed.
2. Regular measurement of work pieces - in conjunction with Quality Control - to determine accuracy of machine operation using calipers, micrometer height gauges, templates, or other relevant instruments.
3. Detailed observation of machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions.
4. Responsibility for operation of forklift (Training provided if no license).
5. Responsibility for removal of tools from machines when production run is finished.
6. Responsibility for inspection of first and last piece from latest production run with the assistance of Quality Control.
Job Requirements:
1. Previous tool setting experience is highly desirable.
2. The successful applicant will have to be mechanically-minded with a strong interest in engineering.
3. Must be able to demonstrate experience in working to the highest possible level of quality and efficiency standards.
4. Must be proactive in approach to work and have an ability to clearly and calmly resolve problems.
5. Must possess excellent communication skills to work as part of a cross-functional team with Production Team, Quality Control, and Tool-Room.
6. Must be able to record and manage detailed quality control records that will be inspected by Management, Customers and Auditors on a regular basis.
7. Ability to check accuracy and quality of finished parts.
8. A forklift license is preferred but not essential.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Salary: DOE
Temp to Perm
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