Toolmaker

Responsible for repair, maintenance & improvement to all tooling dies, jigs, fixtures and fittings for press tools, CNC equipment in line with production and customer requirements to support business objectives.

In new tooling – support new tooling for new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds. Work on many phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, results impacting on project completion.

KEY JOB OUTPUTS:

• Routine servicing and regrinding of tools
• Repair and maintenance of press tools / die repairs;
• Attend breakdowns, identify faults and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production.
• Plan repair work, report on breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management.
• Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage
• Operate Forklift truck and lifting equipment
• In new tooling – support new tooling and ancillary spares to support production activity and customer deadlines; assist in tooling buyoffs and trials.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management system requirements – participate in carrying out FMEA/related activities; carry out and document engineering level changes to tools and modifications
• Test tools (electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic operation) before returning to production document.
• Understand and operate within budget/cost measures for tooling
• Active involvement in continuous improvement activities
• Active involvement in safety – i.e. ensure risk assessments are available, read and understood for each activity undertaken & promote environmental issues – ensure all company procedures re environment are understood and followed. Ensure safe working environment exists for self and colleagues – compliance to all legislation & procedures.
• Lead and train/support technicians or trainees in own work group

KEY COMPETENCIES: Essential competencies (knowledge/skill) required to perform outputs:

• Trade-tested and experienced Toolmakers (new projects and tool maintenance/repair) is essential
• Previous industry / product related experience preferential
• Valid forklift and crane licenses highly advantageous
• Essential is the applicants understanding of manufacturing techniques & 5S processes; principles of continuous improvement, fundamental financial/cost concepts
• Experience in project management/project team participation – inclusive of working to tight production/project targets, is essential to this position.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following key attributes:

Practical; Hands-on approach to problem-solving; pro-active; systematic; thorough; analytical; able to use own initiative and work as part of a team; able to work in a diverse and dynamic, fast paced environment, excellent time management skills, customer focused. Strong technical aptitude.