Die Maintenance Fitter

My client Vauxhall Motors is currently looking for a highly skilled Die Maintenance Fitter to join the team within their Press Unit at their manufacturing facility in Luton.

The person will is responsible for maintaining die tooling to a high standard and must be able to carry out work to tight deadlines based around production schedule. Used to working in a fast paced manufacturing environment and potentially from a tool maker background you will have in depth knowledge of Pressing, Draw and Restrike Dies and exposure to the end to end process from build through production function and ongoing maintenance. You should also be a skilled welder.
Working on a rotating shift pattern covering days, afternoons and nights these positions offer an attractive salary plus shift allowance along with pension plus benefits such as production bonus and eligibility to join the car plan scheme after qualifying periods.

Key Responsibilities

*Reactive & planned maintenance activities on large automotive press tools
*Repair of die tooling in response to production quality complaints
*Troubleshooting skills to determine causes of errors and make appropriate corrections
*Logical and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
*Provide support for the Unit’s try out activities for new model introduction and working within GM Global Die Construction and launch strategy parameters
*Working closely with internal & external try out teams through the GM Global T-Event process
*Problem solving with internal customers
*Working within a team to improve downtime

Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills

*A very strong knowledge of automotive outer sheet metal (Skin panel ) Draw dies, line dies and automation equipment
*Previous experience of new die try out experience & surface quality improvement
*Experience of T.I.G and M.I.G and manual metal arc welding
*A good understanding of die tooling design, uses, repair and maintenance.
*Ideally be able to weld a range of materials from aluminium to tool steel.
*Ability to work on their own or within a team
*Attention to detail – being careful about details and being thorough in completing work.
*Experience on large transfer presses would be desirable
*Experience in automotive environment would be beneficial
*Proven Engineering/Maintenance background through relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience.
*Time served apprenticeship
*Candidates should be self-motivated
*Strong problem solving skills
*Follow initiative and have a positive approach to team working
*Good communication and effective work / time management skills
*Flexible approach to shift working (i.e. be prepared to change shifts on a temporary basis through changing business need)
*Full PPE will be provided and is expected to be worn at all times

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