Die Fitter / Toolmaker

Carry out duties for T/L in their absence.
– To carry out repair and maintenance of Press and Mould tools to specified drawing data supplied by customer or the company.
– Achieve department & personal G&O.
– Actively participate in departmental QC circles & assist if required in cross-functional QC circle activities.
– Communicate inter-departmentally (Associate-Associate-Supervisor-Manager).
– Understand and promote the companies “Quality First” philosophy ensuring all current Tool/Die do not affect product quality.
– Recognise and correct abnormal Press/ Mould tool trend and condition and to report to TL/SPV any findings.
– Carry out daily equipment inspections where required, i.e. Forklift, Overhead Crane, specified lifting equipment.
– Complete all breakdown, PM, Modification data on daily basis where required.
– Contain and rectify customer quality concerns internal and external.
– Safety & Environmental
– Ensure all H&S procedures are followed & achieve the companies and department HSE KPI target.
– Ensure risk assessment is available, read and understood for each activity undertaken.
– Ensure all Lost Time, Minor and trivial accidents are reported.
– Promote energy conservation.
– Promote Environmental issues and ensure all company Procedures are understood and followed.
– Ensure all PPE is identified, always available, correctly used and all associated problems are reported to the TL / Supervisor / Manager.
– Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage.
– Ensure contractors are utilised in accordance with company procedures.

Delivery
– Complete/achieve Periodic Die maintenance on all Press & Mould Tools 100%
– Collect data and analyse systematically to resolve problems within area of responsibility (use of breakdown data).
– Liaise with PEN, MFG and maintenance for all tooling or breakdown issue`s.
– Adhere to department / company targets including delivery achievement on JTD requisitions and breakdown reduction on Press and Mould Tools.
– Exhibit product knowledge & customer expectations.

Cost
– Understand and operate within basic cost / budget measures for tooling.
– Ongoing cost reduction and effective use of man/machine time and Kaizen participation.
– Human
– Ensure 5s is actively promoted and maintained by all associates.
– Contribute to your own self-development to ensure your knowledge is at an appropriate level.
– Utilise effective communication across all functions.

Skills and Knowledge:
Essential
– Recognised time served apprenticeship to City & Guilds or ONC Level.
– Extensive knowledge of Press (Progression) & Mould (multi impression) tooling including design and functionality.
– Assembly/Dis-assembly of Press Mould Tools.
– Produce/Finish Press Mould Tools using hand fitting techniques.
– Produce/Repair Tools components by manual machining techniques.
– Have a logical approach to problem solving.
– Read & understand engineering drawings.
– Recognise 1st and 3rd angle methods of projection.
– Knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and engineering drawings with understanding of geometrical tolerance symbols.
– Basic understanding of relevant H&S legislation – PUWER, LOLER & relevant British Standards.
– Able to support and communicate with other associates within own and other departments.

Desirable
– Professional or vocational qualification in Maintenance Management (CMI level 3, NVQ 2).
– Experience of automotive manufacturing standards.
– Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
– Ability to communicate at all levels from fellow associate to MD.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union.
Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

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