Tooling Technician

The Job

Reporting to the Tooling Team Leader, the Tooling Technician will:

• Carry out all product changeovers in accordance with production schedules
• •Ensure that agreed routines are adhered to
• Review, analyse and work to improve efficiency and reduce tooling faults
• Monitor and record appropriate data as outlined in the operations manual or as agreed with the Tooling Team Leader
• •Maintain a suitable number of production tools for the Manufacturing cells
• Undertake preventative maintenance operations as outlined in the operations manual or as directed by the Tooling Team Leader
• Ensure that her/his actions and the operation of relevant machinery are carried out to required safety standards taking into account the health and safety of her/himself and others
• Ensure the effective/efficient running of machinery and processes at all times
• Carry out adjustments to the machinery/process as outlined in the operations manual or as directed by the Tooling Team Leader
• Report all relevant details to the Tooling Team Leader
• Set up machinery as appropriate

Essential Short-listing Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in a mechanical or manufacturing discipline
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year's experience working within a workshop environment
• Skills and experience in precision or manufacturing engineering
• Must be computer literate

 Desirable Short-listing Criteria

• Previous experience working in the food and/or drinks packaging industry
• Previous experience working with production tooling or within a moulds workshop
• Current and valid forklift license
• Trained and experienced in the use of an electric pallet stacker
• Trained and experienced in the use of over-head cranes / sling lifts certificate