Senior Tooling Operator - Team Lead (Tooling & QC) in Welwyn Garden City

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Senior Operator to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City. This role would suit someone who has hands-on experience within metal work / CNC who is looking to develop into a team leader position. Competitive + benefits + Bonus.

Performance Objectives

• Supporting the Supervisor/Manager with day-to-day operations of the tooling shop.
• To be productive, efficient and provide good quality tools and service, escalating any issues that impact the Tooling plan & Press Plan.
• Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets.
• Tool modifications and refurbishments are completed prior to the next forming run while adhering to all safety standards and internal protocols.
• Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools.
• Press Shop problems are resolved in a timely manner when tools are in operation.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Support Engineers in tooling problems.
• Support the Tooling Co-ordinator & Quality with their Tooling and Inspection reports.
• Work with Maintenance to assist with Press Refurbishment.
• Assist with press and equipment upgrades through design and sub-contract or selection and management.
• Read and understand the requirements on the Job Card for the operation to be carried out.
• Ensure that all the documentation required to carry out the operation in accordance with the Job Card is available at the point of use and at the correct revision.
• Read and understand all manufacturing instructions prior to commencing an operation.
• Use of all measuring equipment as defined within Inspection Plans to check conformance to requirements.
• Carry out in process inspection in accordance with relevant inspection plans to ensure that components are conforming prior to passing on to subsequent operations.
• Ensure that components identified as non-conforming during in process inspection are identified and communicated in accordance with the Non-Conformance Procedure.
• Complete all work booking requirements within the MRP system to ensure accurate WIP records.
• Follow work handling and storage instructions to prevent damage to components.
• Support Root Cause Analysis activities when non-conformance occurs to prevent reoccurrence.
• Carry out and record all TPM activities in accordance with the specified schedule for the equipment being operated.
• Ensure that work areas are tidy, cleaned and maintained in accordance with 5S requirements.
• Engage and contribute to Continuous Improvement activities to maximise efficiency.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Knowledge of tool processes such as milling and lathe operations.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to inspection procedures and standards.
• Practical involvement in tool modifications and refurbishments.
• Supporting press shop operations.
• Participation in continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis.
• Working with maintenance teams on press refurbishment and equipment upgrades.
• Experience of supervisory, demonstrating leadership capability.

Technical Skills

• Tooling process knowledge: milling, lathe operations, and general machining.
• Tool modifications and refurbishments: ability to maintain and upgrade tools to technical standards.
• Inspection and quality control: understanding inspection plans, measuring equipment, and conformance checks.
• Root cause analysis: identifying and resolving problems effectively.

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