Kindeva is a leading global contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) with delivery platform expertise in Autoinjector, Inhalation, Transdermal/Intradermal Patch Technologies. We partner with our customers to improve patient outcomes around the world. Together, as One Team, we will manufacture many more tomorrows. Ready to be part of a team with purpose? Look no further, we are hiring for a passionate and experienced Toolmaker to join our Clitheroe team.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day repair and maintenance of all component production presses, to ensure daily production targets are achieved. Engage with continuous improvements activities within the module including, Safety, current G o od Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Involves a shift operation covering a wide variety of products & processes for the production of current and next generation Metered Dose Inhalers.
* Work safely in line with behavioral safety principles.
* Carry out maintenance and refurbishment of transfer p ress and p rogression t ools.
* You must be competent in using manual machine tools i.e., lathes, milling machines, surface, cylindrical and internal grinding machines.
* Carry out routine preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with the company’s asset care programme.
* Manufacture and maintain a healthy supply of spares to minimise downtime.
* Set up machines for change of job in a timely manner and authorise for production.
* You must be able to read and interpretTechnical Drawings/Technical Specifications.
* Comply with the 10 rules of cGMP.
* Use appropriate diagnostic tools to assist in resolving machine problems.
* Communicate with colleagues and team leaders at shift handover to ensure any problems are left with full detailed explanations.
* Ensure clear, concise documentation when populating manufacturing information sheets, intervention log books and in - process checks.
* Contribute, initiate, and support continuous improvement activities .
* Ab ility to make decisions independently, demonstrating a structured though t process.
Knowledge & Skills
* Experience in deep draw transfer press ( Platarg and/or Bruderer) work is essential.
* Time - served Toolmaker. City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
* GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
* Computer literate in Word and Excel is desirable
* Experience of working within a manufacturing environment is essential .
* Confident interpersonal skills
Hours of work
Rotating 2 shift pattern Monday to Friday. 6am – 2pm / 1.45pm – 9.45pm (incurring a 25% shift premium).
Dependent on level of experience. S alary band is £ 41, 0 00 to £ 47, 5 0 0 per annum (inclusive of shift premium), plus annual company bonus scheme between 4.5% – 6.5% of base pay, dependent on overall company performance .
Benefits Life Assurance Company Pensions Scheme Employee Assistance Program 25 days holiday per year increasing by 1 day every 5 years up to an additional 5 days
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