Toolmaking Apprenticeship

Prior PLM Medical offers Product Lifecycle Management Solutions to the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Sectors in support of our customers’ new product development programmes and as part of our on-going efforts to improve patient healthcare and wellbeing. Prior PLM Medical specialises in assisting companies to develop medical device platforms for disease management solutions in many Treatment areas including Respiratory, Circulatory, Endocrine and Immunology.

Our clients include Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Companies. Our dedicated and highly experienced team of engineers, scientists and toolmakers specialise in the design, analysis development and commercialisation of complex innovative medical devices to improve disease management capabilities for the patient. Prior PLM Medical is now entering an ambitious growth phase and is recruiting ambitious, high calibre personnel to join our teams focused on exciting customer projects.

The First Year Apprentice Toolmaker will report to the Department Manager and Section Leader and be based in the Carrick-on-Shannon site.

Job Description

• To learn the application of a broad range of activities including the interpretation of Engineering drawings and technical instructions and the use of hand, machine and automated computer-controlled machine tools and measuring equipment.
• To comply with applicable legislation and organisational safety requirements and be expected to work both individually and as part of a manufacturing team, working with minimum supervision, and taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work you undertake.
• You will be expected to test and adjust the systems that have been built or maintained ensuring tooling, jigs, fixtures, and assemblies meet the required specification. This requires the application of a broad range of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across a range of engineering disciplines.

Role Requirements.

• Work with 2D and 3D computer-aided design and manufacturing software such as CAD or CAM.
• Follow engineering drawings to mark out the design for the tool on the stock or casting.
• Use a combination of lathes, presses, grinders and cutting machines (often controlled by a computer) to cut and shape the part.
• Use precision measuring instruments like micrometres, gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to check the tool's dimensions.
• Some basic machine maintenance.
• Tooling strip down and diagnosis for repair.
• Complete tool reports and ordering of spare parts.
• Comply with the quality and environment standards procedures and instructions.
• Willingness to learn and see the need to drive your own continuous professional development.
• Learn the importance of working within 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain workplace to a high standard.
• Undertake continuous training and development through Solas / approved college, and to apply yourself diligently to learning all aspects of your apprenticeship and complete all phases of training and assessment as required by Solas.

Qualification, Experience and Training:

• Minimum age 16 years old.
• Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Cert examination, OR, the successful completion of an approved Pre apprenticeship course, OR, 3 years work experience gained over 16 years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as Solas shall deem acceptable.

Additional desirable Requirements

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.