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Model Maker

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1 week ago
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Model Maker

£ Negotiable

Chatham, Kent

Permanent,full-time

Total Machining Solutions Ltd.

Total Machining Solutions are an award-winning 5-axis CNC machining specialists, located in Chatham. TMS manufactures patterns, moulds, props, models and products for a multitude of industries : Formula One, motorsport, aerospace, automotive through to Film & TV.

TMS was established in 2010 and have since grown to 30 employees across four sites. Continually investing in staff skills, new technology and machinery, our highly skilled workforce maintain high standards and work with our customers to develop their products and our services.

TMS have recently opened an innovation centre, purchasing state of the art, Additive and Subtractive machinery, working to develop the future of materials and machining.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join TMS as a Model Maker.

Role Tasks and Responsibilities: The Model Maker role is to support the other workers within the workshop environment to ensure the smooth running of the manufacturing operations.

  • Ensuring that all models, patterns, jigs & components are produced according to specifications provided

  • Assisting with blocking up & gluing of materials

  • Packaging and wrapping items for transport.

  • Helping to ensure all areas of the workshop are clean and tidy

  • Reporting any equipment or product defects when appropriate

  • Assisting in other areas of the workshop when needed.

  • Ensure they are fully aware of the company’s quality related goals and objectives and works to achieve them were needed.

    Essential Qualities of Post Holder:

  • A positive can-do attitude;

  • Acting with honesty and openness with fellow workers and management;

  • Willingness to get on with the job in hand;

  • Commitment to getting the job done in a safe, efficient and timely fashion;

  • Problem-solving and suggesting solutions to problems.

    Desirable Qualities of Post Holder:

  • Experience of working in a workshop/manufacturing environment;

  • Self-motivating and being able to work without constant supervision.

    Benefits:

    Great rates of pay for the right person, quarterly bonus, and company pension

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