Toolroom Technician - Shropshire, Shropshire

Tool Room Technician

Salary: £33k (inclusive of shift pattern)

Double Day Shift Pattern

Week 1 – Monday to Thursday 6.00am to 2.00pm Friday 6.00am to 1.00pm

Week 2 – Monday to Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm Friday 1.00pm to 8.00pm

Role Overview

The Tool Room Technician will be responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled tool overhauls in accordance with department procedures. They will also be responsible for training subordinates on basic tool repairs and providing engineering support to the Injection Moulding Department as needed. The successful candidate will ensure daily safety checks are completed on all tool room machinery and will be responsible for training new hires on relevant paperwork and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled tool overhauls (D.C.As) in accordance with department procedures
• Train subordinates on basic In House tooling repairs
• Provide engineering support to the Injection Moulding Department at the request of the Injection Moulding Manager
• Ensure daily safety checks of all tool room machinery are carried out and appropriate check sheets are completed
• Train new hires on all DCAs and relevant paperwork

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in manual machining including laith, miller, and surface grinding
• Proficiency in using manual and digital measuring equipment

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in a toolroom environment
• Experience with CNC machining
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software
• Experience with EDM machining (manual/CNC)

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and precision
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health and dental insurance
• Pension
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth