Skills and Experience

• Ability to operate mechanical workshop machines – Lathe, milling and surface grinder.

• Excellent hands-on skills in using hand tools and bench fitting.

• Strong understanding of machining processes and materials.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Sound knowledge of Sheet metal tools manufacturing process.

• Action-oriented

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues.

• Well organized.

• Works well in a team.

• Repair and maintain sheet metal stamping tools, jigs, and assembly fixtures.

• Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance

• Attend breakdowns, identify faults, and problem-solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production.

• Report breakdown of root causes, equipment faults, and management concerns.

• Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations.

• Identify spare requirements and maintain inventory levels.

•  Take ownership of a smaller, less complex specific tool suite to develop and maintain performance with minimal supervision.

• Manufacture new press tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support production activity.

• Record all relevant data about tooling and record on the Tool Room database.

• Understand and operate within basic cost/budget measures for tooling.

• Work within the 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain the workplace to a high standard.