Tool Maker

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Tool-making Technician

REPORTING TO:Supervisor/Business Unit Manager

HOURS OF WORK:30 hours per week. Working primarily based on days the successful candidate must also be able to work shifts if required to meet the needs of the job.

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE: Assist in the manufacture of tools, training of Moulders, R&D projects, CI projects and other work as guided by the Supervisor/BUM.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES/DUTIES

1. To carry out hand-lay moulding / polishing / spraying duties as and when required.
2. To assist with the manufacture of tools as and when required, specifically to:

• • review the master patterns.
  • read engineering drawings.
  • prepare the master patterns.
  • construct and/or split flanges.
  • construct the mould.
  • construct reinforcements.
  • drill for bolt holes.
  • de-mould from patterns.
  • trim and prepare for production
  • carry out all other aspects involved in the manufacture of a tool from master preparation

1. Liaise with Unit Manager / Supervisor regarding the quantities of product required.
2. Ensure that safe working practice is always followed.
3. Working within the tolerance setting range specified in training and process specifications.
4. Liaise with Quality Engineers to ensure that quality requirements are fully complied with.
5. Liaise with Design Engineers to ensure MPS and BOMs are constructively critiqued.
6. Report faults to maintenance to minimise down time.
7. Ensure that good housekeeping, Health, and Safety and working standards are observed in and around the working areas

Intermittent duties:

The job description is a guide to the duties of this post and is subject to change and should not be viewed as a comprehensive list of duties.

Essential Requirements: –

Education / experience

• • Ability to construct a tool from initial master preparation to mould completion.
  • Fully trained hand-lay moulder / polisher (5 plus years experience)
  • Ability to prioritise work effectively
  • Interpersonal skills able to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to undertake product trials / review current processes / methodologies in a logical manner
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to work in team environment effectively and across departments

Skills:Tool Making Skills, Fibre Glass Moulding Polishing self motivation

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