We are recruiting a Toolmaker on behalf of our client based in Kempston, Bedford.
Summary
To produce new tools (moulds) to customer specifications and to maintain existing tools (moulds) to a satisfactory standard.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned in line with production/business needs.
Making Tools
To produce a pattern/model of the required part out of a variety of materials (e.g. wood, modelling board, metals etc) to meet customer specifications, working from technical drawings, plastic or plywood templates or existing foam samples.
To produce a mould using the wet lay or cast resin method.
To carry out welding to finish mould when required.
To fit pins, frames or other components into the mould when needed
To finish mould, polishing by hand, ready for production.
To apply paint or sealants where necessary
Mould maintenance
To repair moulds either in place on the track or in the workshop as required
To make alterations to moulds when requested by Production
Where Production experience problems, to diagnose the cause of the problem and make the necessary alterations to rectify the problem.
General
To liaise with Sales Department regarding new product development and provide input for the purpose of quoting for new parts
To maintain the tooling workshop area to the required standard of tidiness and cleanliness.
To maintain safe working practices and methods put in place for Health & Safety reasons.
To communicate and work effectively with other departments, in particular Production and Sales.
Other Duties
Teamwork is part of our culture, and everyone is expected to take on additional duties/responsibilities as needed
Health, Safety & Environmental
All employees of Interfoam Ltd have the duty to take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
At all times co-operate with the Management team with regard to matters relating to Health, Safety and the environment and have the duty to report any shortcomings or failings in the systems and procedures set up in pursuance of any relevant Health, safety and environmental legislation.
Experience/Skills/Qualifications
Sufficient on-the-job experience and/or formal training to produce patterns to required standard and timescale
Ability to interpret technical drawings
Ability to work with a variety of materials including wood, metals and resins (epoxy, polyurethane, polyester)
Skills and knowledge to safely operate a variety of tools and machinery, including saws, planes, lathes, mills and welding equipment.
Understanding and knowledge of safe working practices
Knowledge and understanding of the Production process and the impact of tooling on this process.
Problem-solving skills, able to identify problems and propose solutions in the production of new moulds and repair or adjustment of existing moulds.
Good communication skills, able to work effectively with others.
If you are interested in this role please send your CV to info@reallysimplerecruitment.com
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