Role Purpose:

The tooling apprentice will support the everyday functions of the toolmakers within the Tooling Departments in a high-volume injection moulding manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

The tooling apprentice will:

Compile standard specifications/procedures/records for each mould and monitor all existing moulds to standard specifications
Assist the toolmakers whilst they fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools
Support the toolmakers with tool builds
Support initial tool trials and validations
Support tool changes where required
Carry out essential cleaning on parts, slides, tools
Support all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, installation and modification
Document all work carried out, including upgrades/repairs on existing equipment/tools
Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping
Ensure highest Quality & Compliance standards, participating and complying with the Quality Management System
Identify and generate opportunities for improvement and actively participate in the implementation of corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including quality requirements, financial controls, health and safety regulations, etc.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to carry out other duties which may reasonably be assigned by management.

The ideal candidate:

It is essential that the tooling apprentice has a keen interest in the tooling department. A good knowledge of injection moulding and how tooling is important in the process, an understanding of how to trouble shoot and experience with repairs and maintenance would be an advantage.

Possessing excellent interpersonal, teamwork, IT and communication skills, it is essential that the tooling apprentice works effectively with others to achieve challenging objectives. The tooling apprentice will be a self-starter, organized, result-oriented with a strong work ethic and the ability and resilience to work under pressure.

Tooling Apprentice

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