Job Title – Toolmaker
Location – Washington
Shift Pattern – Split Shift
Early shift - Monday to Thursday 6 am to 2.15 pm, Friday 6 am to 12.30 pm
Backshift - Monday to Thursday 2 pm to 10.30 pm, Friday 12.15 pm to 5.45 pm
Dayshift - Monday to Thursday 10 am to 6.15 pm, Friday 9 am to 15.15 pm
Salary – Up to £39,100
Benefits:
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All our employees have Perkbox from day one
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5% pension contribution
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Healthshield Cash Health Scheme (after completion of probation scheme)
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Fruity Tuesday (Free Fresh Fruit)
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Late shift working reduced to one in three shift pattern
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Shifts allow good worklife balance with early Friday finishes
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Paid overtime (where available not guaranteed)
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23 days annual leave (3 normally required for Christmas closure)
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Bank holidays – Factory is closed
About the company:
An established and innovative medical equipment manufacturer is looking to recruit a new Toolmaker due to someone retiring in the department.
Main Duties:
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Ensure compliance with current Health and Safety requirements.
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Perform necessary training as required.
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Manufacture prototype moulding tools to specification.
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Collaborate with the tool room supervisor on new tool manufacture, repairs, and modifications.
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Liaise with NPD and Production teams regarding quality specifications.
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Assist in maintaining equipment and identify/purchase spares when needed.
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Identify new materials for potential use.
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Identify new/used machines and ancillary equipment.
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Undertake any other tasks as needed.
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Provide support in various areas of the business when required.
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Maintain records of work undertaken as necessary.
Responsibilities:
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Ensure the maintenance of quality standards and requirements to produce tools to the necessary standards.
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Maintain and enhance the company’s current Kaizen/5S activities in all work environments and contribute to future improvement activities.
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Take accountability for all actions detailed in this document, product specifications, quality guidelines, company policies, general communications, rules, regulations, and procedures in the employee handbook