This is a full-time on-site role for a Toolmaker based at our site in Walsall.
Job Role
The Toolmaker will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and assembling press tools and machinery used in the manufacturing process. This includes ensuring tools are in optimal condition to minimise downtime, performing fault-finding tasks, and adhering to safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform effective maintenance and repair tasks to prevent indirect effects on cost depreciation of tools.
* Complete all assigned work within deadlines dictated by production and customer requirements.
* Evaluate repairs to determine if they can be conducted in the press or need to be moved to the Toolroom for further maintenance.
* Communicate effectively with teams, shift leaders, facility maintenance, and press operations to ensure all issues are resolved correctly and in a timely manner.
* Estimate job completion times and create repair plans that can be passed across shifts for seamless operations.
* Maintain detailed and accurate work reports.
Key Requirements
* Apprentice trained with an engineering qualification.
* Strong understanding and commitment to Health and Safety standards in the workplace.
* Prior experience operating machinery and equipment in an engineering-based role.
* Proven experience in fault finding and troubleshooting engineering issues.
Qualifications
* Completion of a 4-year Toolmaking or related Apprenticeship.
* ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering discipline (Level 3).
* To have gained entry to an Apprenticeship Programme, 5 GCSE's at grade C or above. Must contain Maths, English and a Science.
Experience
* Expertise in press tool dismantling, assembly, and mechanical problem-solving.
* Ability to work to high tolerances.
* Experience in Transfer and/or Progression Tooling (desirable).
* Capable of introducing and following through with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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