Toolmaker, IP32

Company Profile: * Highly regarded, established & growing business * Global leader in the design and manufacture of purpose-built machines * Part of an established group of companies * Varied client base * State of the manufacturing facility Job Profile: As the successful Toolmaker, your primary role will be modifying and repairing injection mould and die cast tooling and occasional producing new tooling when needed. Duties: * Repair, modify and maintain existing production tooling * Manufacture new injection mould / die cast tools from technical drawings * Manual & CNC machining including Milling, Turning & Grinding * Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the tool room * Suggest any possible improvements to tooling or processes, for assessment by Tooling and Design Manager * Operate tool maintenance programs referring to the production plan to ensure tools are prepared and cleaned ready for production and maintained to a high standard * Log completed tool maintenance and repair work using the systems and databases provided * Ensure correct marking and labelling of tools * Ensure all stock items, tool inserts and spare parts are returned to the correct location and stored safely * Be proactive in continuous improvement, suggesting improvements in productivity and efficiency * Good housekeeping (5S) ? ensure that the factory and surrounding areas are kept tidy and within health and safety guidelines Skills & Experience: * Experience of injection mould & die cast tooling would be ideal * Manual & CNC machining including Milling, Turning and Grinding * Previous Toolmaking experience Hours of work: * 40hrs pr/week * Monday to Friday * Days