Toolmaker

• 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. •4 years minimum experience in a busy manufacturing environment 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.