Our Client, a leading Manufacturing company in Sligo is hiring a full time Tooling TechnicianReporting 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 house-keeping.Carry out daily preventative maintenance tasks on a variety of multi cavity injection mould tooling.Liaise with 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.Attends internal meetings to help establish priorities and assigned tasks.Promoting a teamwork culture within the facility.Ensure all relevant documentation is filled out as per company procedures.Supporting tooling transfer processes.Toolmaking qualification plus time served with a toolmaker.Experience in a mould maintenance environment.Knowledge of 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 mouldsKnowledge 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.Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot Recruitment for other or future related vacanciesPale Blue Dot® Recruitment - The Resource for the MedTech Workforce