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Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are currently recruiting:

We are looking for a Toolmaker for a permanent position based with our client in Doncaster

Immediate start available (Subject to interview process)

Salary is £33,280 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Description

* Expected to assist with the modification or construction of tooling, jigs and attachments in order to maintain or improve production processes.
* Monitor the delivery and allocation of tooling on arrival from supplier.
* Maintain the KanBan system and ensure stock of all relevant supplies.
* Responsible for identification of any deficiency in product quality or other deviation from product specification.
* Changing work and tool offsets when needed
* Manufacture new tooling when required to issued drawings
* Improving programs with speeds/feeds changes and machining strategies and selecting correct tooling

* Preventative maintenance on tooling, all aspects of machining and bench fitting, i.e., grinding, turning milling etc
* Testing tooling prior to release
* To assess the life of a press tool and to order any new parts or make new parts that need replacing
* Replace pilots, probe pins, springs, designing and making special fixtures to fit to tools

* Keeping database orders and scheduling up to date
* Daily repairs of diecasting machines and dies when faults and issues occur.
* Milling and turning replacement parts for the diecasting machines and dies
* Cutting and turning ejection pins and sleeves
* Polishing dies
* Read drawings and suggest possible improvements.
* Be able to assist on CNC mills & Lathes. Be able to Operate, Set & Programme
* Must meet production schedule targets and all other Kpi's relevant to the role and department
* Monitoring attendance levels and completing return to work interviews.
* Report any unauthorised absences and issues involving staff members to HR.
* Attending daily production meetings with the Production Manager.
* Ensure all staff are wearing appropriate PPE and completing relevant risk assessments.
* Ensure their working area is kept to satisfactory standard and complies with company Health and Safety requirements.
* Responsible for ensuring all equipment remains in its designated area
* Report any wrong-doing activity to a member of the SMT as and when required
* Expected to work in conjunction with the Production controller.
* Responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient use and control of machinery, tooling, equipment.
* Monitor and continuously improve processes.
* Any other duties which the line manager deems reasonable.
* Gas safety inspection on furnaces up to the point of needing external company

Person Specification

* Be flexible to changing demands of the post
* Be punctual, reliable and trustworthy
* Willing to undertake any training relevant to the role
* Ability to manage time effectively
* Initiative and the ability to work without supervision, but as part of a team.
* Supervisory experience desired
* Ability to read drawings
* Be Level 3 qualified in mechanical engineering field

In the first instance, send CV and full electrical certification to sheffield@duttonrecruitment.com or call 0114 2200888 (option 1) for Engineering.


Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client.

Salary:
Up to £33280 per annum + Depending on Experience

Location:
Doncaster,
South Yorkshire,
England

Duration:
Permanent

Reference:
51691