Manufacturing Tool Prepper

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2 months ago
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Tooling Mechanic to join a successful and longstanding aerospace manufacturing company.

Here is what you can expect to be doing:

Role Responsibilities:

To carry out the servicing, repairs, of mould tools within the toolroom / moulding and production environment.
Work alongside existing team in investigate and develop knowledge on all aspects of tool operation and servicing.
Provide reports where necessary on tool findings, conforming to standards.
Team player with IT communication and negotiations skills,
Close liaison with engineering, quality, and production departments where necessary, is required.
Demonstrated with time Management and to complete activities alongside production.
The role requires someone who is self-motivated with a proven history of bringing activities to closure.
To be able to use and understand design documentation and procedures for the aerospace market.
Having a good grasp of mould tooling theories would be advantageous.A few things about you:

Proven suitable experience within Engineering role.
Experience of machining process linked to the manufacture tools.
Experience in handling / servicing of tools.
Experience of customer interfaceWhen you are working:

4-day week Monday to Thursday 07:15 am to 5:00 pm totalling 37 hours weekly.

Overtime is available from Friday to Sunday at premium rates of pay

Why work for us:

Aside from the competitive rate of pay, the following is available:

Holidays start at 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays) (Based on 4 days working week).
Overtime rates after basic hours are 1.5 of your basic hourly rate, and Fridays and Saturdays
Overtime rates for Sundays are 2.0 of your basic hourly rate.
Shift Allowances: Nights 33%, Double day 18% and Blended Rota 22%
On-site – Occupational Health
Employee Referral Scheme
Corporate Health Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind)
Life Insurance x 2
Cycle to work scheme

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