Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Foreman
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Benefits: Pension, Holiday Increase with Service + more
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wrexham, Clywd
Job Start date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Mon to Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4:15pm
We’re supporting our client, a global, leading plastics manufacturer based in Wrexham, who are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Foreman to join their growing team. The successful Mechanical Engineering Foreman will be educated to a minimum ONC or equivalent standard in Production and Manufacturing Engineering and be proficient in the set up and running of manual machinery.
Responsibilities for Mechanical Engineering Foreman:
* Attending Production and Update Meetings
* Maintaining, tooling records; ordering / dealing with suppliers
* Production Planning; Capacity Planning, Machine Loading, versatility records
* Manage the department’s budget
* Absence and holiday recording and controlling
* Machine and equipment repair
* Mould and tooling quick fix requests i.e. no paperwork
* Liaise and communicate with Sales, Design Engineer, Casting supervision, Production Administration, Tooling Suppliers, Despatch, Directors, Casters and Trimmers
* Generally: Man management, interdepartmental co-operation levels, approachability, helpfulness, gaining respect through example setting, being fair and consistent across the workforce
About You:
* Educated to a minimum ONC or equivalent standard in Production and Manufacturing Engineering.
* The ability to read, work to and achieve the requirements of engineering drawings.
* Proficient in the set up and running of manual machinery. This includes Lathes, Knee Mills, Cylindrical grinders, Bench and Pillar Drills
* Experience of Bench Fitting / Bearing renewal
* To be able to understand the use of interchangeable inserts and also have the ability to grind tools as and when necessary to be able to achieve specifications, finishes and form that is required. For eg: Harrison Alphas, Colchester, Bridgeport, Swift and Craven.
* Experience in low volume precision work, mould work and rubber machining
* The ability to communicate
* CNC experience
Job Application:
If you would like to be considered for the role of Mechanical Engineering Foreman, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.
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