CNC Wire Eroder / Toolmaking

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11 months ago

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Working within a team responsible for the manufacture of Mould Tools, Jigs and Fixtures. The team design, build and test items for use in the production of parts for Aerospace, Transport and Science sectors.
Main Duties and Responsibilities

Essential skills include the operation of EDM CNC Wire Eroders, Spark Eroders and Fast Hole drilling machines
Applicants should also have the ability to work from engineering drawings to produce and/or modify injection mould tools
Desirable, (but not essential) is the ability to operate CNC Milling machines with an understanding of CAM software.
Produce jigs and fixtures to aid production cells through the business
To work from engineering drawings to help supply parts of a suitable quality and functionality to satisfy project manufacture of trial and conceptual development components.
Occasional operation, if required, of manual machines such as millers, lathes and surface grinders in the role of benchman
Deliver best practice during the manufacture and delivery of quality, checked components, applying attention to detail to all items
The ideal person will be time-served apprenticeship trained or hold an HND in Mechanical Engineering with previous experience of Toolmaking and be conversant with all traditional machining and fitting practices.
Long term progression, learning and development opportunities combined with an excellent salary and first-class working environment add to the appeal of this position.
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