Tool Room Machinist

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Based Wotton, Nr Dorking (own transport is required due to rural location)

The Tool Room Machinist is tasked with supporting the production department daily activities. The Tool Room Machinist role is based in the Tool Room, working with other team members, predominantly servicing and repairing Injection moulding tools with a focus on timely turnaround to maintain production schedules. The Tool Room Machinist core responsibilities include servicing and repairing injection mould tools, inspecting for issues and reporting any found, reassembling the tools after servicing and returning the tools to the production department. Additional to the core responsibilities, machining, maintenance, and calibration of tools, jigs, fixtures, and instruments may be required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out the required repairs, modifications, machining and servicing of injection moulding tools and other associated tooling as necessary.
• Daily servicing & cleaning of mould tools in the tool room or in the factory.
• Document service & repair work by completing electronic records, including photographs of issues documented.
• To carry out cleaning and servicing on other toolroom and production equipment as required from time to time.
• Assist in equipment repairs and breakdown if required.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

What You'll Bring

• A solid experience in prototype, low volume high precision machining.
• Manual and CNC machine tools to include all or some of the following: Surface Grinder, VMC, Milling and Centre Lathe.
• XYZ Prototrak programming for turning and milling is preferred; training will be provided.
• Experience in mechanical assembly & disassembly and basic wiring.
• C&G / NVQ 3 in mechanical engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering / toolmaker apprenticeship, with experience in injection molding tools although not essential.
• Core Computer skills using email, Excel and Word documents.
• The role will see you working in a small team with good communication & co-operation.
• You'll have the ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude and continuous improvements.