Job Description

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• 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 eg. 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
Job Requirements:

• 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

Skills Required