Toolmaker

4 months ago


Longford, Ireland RBK Full time

Our client, a leading supplier for consumer goods, healthcare and industrial companies around the world, based in Longford, is seeking to recruit a Toolmaker to support their expanding operations.


Requirements


  • Toolmaking qualification plus time served with a toolmaker producing injection molds
  • Previous experience in an injection mold making / mold maintenance environment
  • Knowledge of milling, turning, grinding, sparking and fitting
  • Ability to weld
  • Good knowledge in mold maintenance and experience of supporting a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience in the manufacture and/or repair/maintenance of the following mold types would be a distinct advantage:
  • Multi cavity molds
  • Hot Runner molds
  • Valve gated molds
  • Good understanding of the injection molding process
  • Previous experience working on technically challenging applications would be an advantage (ie) medical, tight tolerance work
  • Ability to interact with suppliers, customers and external toolmakers
  • Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics would be an advantage
  • 4 years minimum experience in a busy manufacturing environment


Essential Duties and Responsibilities


  • Responsible for the maintenance of injection molds in the company and compiling standard specifications /procedures for each mold and monitoring all existing molds to standard specifications
  • Responsible for, jigs & fixture manufacture, maintenance on the injection molding and ancillary equipment in conjunction with the machine supplier
  • Works with the Process Engineers in troubleshooting mold problems
  • Attends, schedules and facilitates internal meetings to help establish priorities and assign tasks
  • Solves, in conjunction with the Quality department, customer related problems/issues as needed
  • In conjunction with approved toolmakers, research new processes and/or systems for maintenance/manufacture of molds and implement new processes and systems as developed under the direction of the Toolroom manager
  • Instructs others, formally or informally, regarding manufacturing related skills or knowledge and assist in the training of employees on new processes or systems introduced to the company
  • Coordinate the development of documentation in the toolmaking areas in line with ISO9001/ ISO 13485 requirements and review of the systems with the Process Engineer/Group Leaders and the Quality department on a regular basis to ensure conformance to same
  • Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures, and corporate policies
  • Perform additional duties at the request of the Toolroom Manager



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