Die Maintenance Technician
Gateshead | £17 per hour + 15% shift premium on 8 hours | £34,210 per annum | 4-day week (Monday–Thursday)
Early shift initially: 6:30am – 4:30pm
Are you a time-served Toolmaker or Die Maintenance Technician looking for a new opportunity offering a four-day working week?
We're recruiting a Die Maintenance Technician to join an established automotive manufacturing business based in Gateshead. Working within the press shop, you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving press tooling to support production and minimise downtime.
The Role:
- Maintain, repair and refurbish press tooling and dies.
- Diagnose and resolve tooling faults, including splits, rippling, burrs and gap issues.
- Attend production presses to investigate and rectify tooling problems.
- Carry out machining activities including milling, turning, drilling, tapping and reaming.
- Undertake bench fitting, surface grinding, hand grinding and welding repairs.
- Use precision measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers, DTI's and height gauges.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Support preventative maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
What We're Looking For:
- Completed apprenticeship in Toolmaking or Die Maintenance, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Practical experience in machining, bench fitting and surface grinding.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing press tooling faults.
- Confident using precision measuring equipment and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
- TIG, MIG and/or Stick welding experience would be advantageous.
Hours & Benefits:
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday.
- Early shift: 6:30am – 4:30pm.
- Potential to move onto a rotating shift pattern, including back shift (12:30pm – 10:30pm).
- Overtime available when required.
- Temp-to-perm opportunity.
Die Maintenance Technician in Gateshead employer: Jonathan Lee Group
Yamazaki Mazak in Worcester is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and continuous improvement, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. Our commitment to quality and safety ensures that you will be part of a team that values excellence and collaboration, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
