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Senior ToolmakerThermo Fisher Scientific • Newport, Wales, UK
Senior Toolmaker

Senior Toolmaker

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Newport, Wales, UK
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)

Job Description

Responsible for planned maintenance and breakdown repairs to injection mould tools Blow Moulding tooling and Injection Stretch Blow Moulding (ISBM) tooling to maintain a fit for purpose condition. To provide machine shop support to site engineering and production functions. Development of onsite spares tooling manufacture to support onsite manufacture and production needs.

Embrace and live the Companys 4-I values (Intensity Integrity Innovation & Involvement)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the efficient repair and servicing of all moulds and tooling jigs fixtures and extruder parts to maintain production requirements and standards.
  • To manufacture spare parts both to drawing and through means of using own initiative by taking measurements of existing parts and making new ones to the same standard.
  • To achieve the highest possible standard of polish on bought in parts and moulds to maintain the companys high standard of quality required on all products.
  • To inspect externally manufactured components to drawing and check compatibility to existing moulds.
  • To maintain or advise when necessary the condition of sub-contracted moulds.
  • Ensure that all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition.
  • Carry out and record any periodic PPM checks which have been allocated and for which he/she is competent.
  • To assist in any training of other Toolmaker/Production Technicians and to attend any training courses deemed necessary to enhance skill level.
  • Ensure safe working practices at all times and adhere to any department rules and regulations.
  • Inform Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to cause a breakdown.
  • To carry out or organize core/insert changes as required.
  • Ensure workplace is kept clean and tidy.
  • To ensure compliance with all Company rules and regulations and also maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
  • To ensure manufacturing adheres to and conforms with the required technical and quality specifications in line with the Companys ISO 9000 quality systems.
  • Comply in accordance with Companys Policies on Health and Safety.
  • Support the development of 5S activities to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and housekeeping.
  • Support lean manufacturing programme in conjunction with PPI team.
  • To be fully committed to concept of team work in all aspects of the job function.
  • To act all times in a responsible manner.
  • To be flexible and work as part of cross functional team.
  • Carry out any reasonable requests that are required to achieve the overall purpose of the job. To comply with the terms and conditions of employment operating throughout the Company
  • CNC machining

Senior Toolmaker additional Responsibility

  • To provide guidance to new starter toolmakers and Apprentices on toolroom practices and procedures.
  • To cover morning meetings (T1 & T2 meetings) on absence of toolroom manager.
  • To update planning meeting file and attend planning meeting weekly in absence of toolroom manager.
  • To be point of call on shift for tooling related concerns or advice whilst toolroom manager is not available.
  • To act as point of contact for detailed investigation into non-functioning moulds.
  • To provide training for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of moulds onsite.
  • To provide training for mould hot runner analysis for new starter toolmakers and apprentices.
  • To provide training assistance for high end finish of mould cavities/Cores.
  • To promote the Take 5 on shift.
  • To host guests in the absence of Toolroom Manager.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE grade A-C
  • Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship
  • Formal Engineering Qualification

Essential

  • Engineering/technical background
  • Proven experience in similar role with knowledge of mould tools.
  • Formal Indentured apprenticeship.

About Thermo Fisher:

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values - Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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