* Engineering (Production/Process Dev/Manufacturing)
Our Client, a leading Manufacturing company in Sligo is hiring a full-time Tooling Technician. Reporting to the Toolroom Supervisor, you will be a specialist technical resource for tooling maintenance, responsible for supporting production and troubleshooting activities to optimise the output of the current multi-cavity tooling in a high-volume injection moulding environment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Maintain and promote high standards in health and safety and housekeeping.
* Carry out daily preventative maintenance tasks on a variety of multi-cavity injection mould tooling.
* Liaise with the Production team in troubleshooting mould problems and quality issues.
* Responsible for Jigs & Fixture manufacture and maintenance.
* Inspection and measurement of tooling spare parts.
* Adherence to spare part management system and accompanying documentation.
* Attend internal meetings to help establish priorities and assigned tasks.
* Promote a teamwork culture within the facility.
* Ensure all relevant documentation is filled out as per company procedures.
* Support tooling transfer processes.
Job requirements
* Toolmaking qualification plus time served with a toolmaker.
* Experience in a mould maintenance environment.
* Knowledge of the latest mould tool technology.
* Good understanding of the injection moulding process.
* Previous experience in the manufacture and maintenance of the following mould types would be a distinct advantage: Multi cavity moulds/Hot Runner moulds/Valve gated moulds.
* Knowledge of Electrics, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics would be an advantage.
* Possess a good understanding and application of lean principles and problem-solving techniques.
* Ability to use troubleshooting techniques.
* Knowledge of a wide variety of plastics and mould types.
* Computer literate e.g. Solid Works, MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint would be an advantage.
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