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.
