Full time – Permanent
Days
Reading
Salary is dependent on experience
We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Toolmaker to join our client in their Reading site.
Responsibilities:
* An experienced toolmaker, preferably with experience of injection moulding tools.
* Attend to and rectify any faults or damage to moulding tools as directed by the Manager.
* Maintain mould tools and ensure that they are ready for use when required.
* Carry out any repairs and modifications to tools as required by customers when authorised.
* Use manual milling machines, lathes, cylindrical grinders, manual and CNC spark eroders.
* Manufacture and fit new injection mould tools.
* Use hand tools such as files, hacksaws, and grinders.
* Ensure that the toolroom equipment is operated in accordance with operating procedures and report any faults immediately.
* Assist the Maintenance Department as required.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety rules and regulations.
* Make and assemble new plastic injection moulds to a very high standard, involving accurate reading/interpreting of technical engineering drawings, final grinding of mould parts, and assembly of complete moulds.
* Participate in and facilitate continuous improvements to tooling and production methods.
* Maintain and update relevant documentation.
* Work as part of a team to meet set targets for delivery, quality, and efficiency.
Experience required:
* Experience in a similar injection moulding toolmaker role.
* Multi cavity Mould Tool experience.
* Progression Press Tool knowledge.
* Detailed working knowledge of the assembly of new high-quality mould tools.
* Use of surface grinding machines.
* Toolroom inspection equipment and the ability to read and interpret highly technical engineering drawings.
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