Tooling Technician

Tooling Technician

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Responsibilities

• Maintain the all-tool fitting equipment, ensure equipment is safe before use and is also left safe for the next user.
• Report all tool issues identified whilst tool fitting.
• Carryout maintenance on machine chests, seal, spray frames and other.
• Communicate all concerns from tool and machine condition and safety concerns, take appropriate action within your competency level to fix concerns.
• Assist with training in fitting when required to do so.
• Carryout the setup of machines and to understand the process in full.
• Complete the first drop sample of parts on your tool fit to ensure there are no issues with the tool fit.
• Understand the first off procedure and support the process.
• Able to prep and de-prep tools, to understand the process and support when required.
• Maintain your machines in line with the machine ownership programme, improving the visual appearance and functionality of your machines.
• To complete all tool fits and insert changes safely and to a high standard within the required timescales.
• Complete any reasonable requests issued by the team leader including but not limited to, break cover, tech duties, 5S, housekeeping and repair work.
• Carryout tool maintenance to schedule.
• Ensure all tools are labelled and stored correctly.
• Support the NPI process by inspecting new tooling upon arrival and report any issues.
• Complete tool overhauls and services, e.g. re-securing cavities, re-drilling and re-tapping damaged or stripped bolts and adding core vents etc.
• Maintain all equipment including gun refurbishment, receiver frames, spray frames, Enstats, bead pipes, airlines and backloading frames.
• Conduct monthly stock checks and advise of any shortages.
• Assist with training in tool prep when required to do so.
• Can complete all tool fits and insert changes safely and to a high standard within the required timescales, to support the team when needed.
• Ability to setup a machine and understand the process in full.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Birthday Holiday
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteering Day
• Enhanced Maternity pay
• Free Parking
• Company Uniform
• Employee Welfare Support Line
• Occupational Healthcare Provision