Toolmaking Apprentice, we are looking for an apprentice who is keen, and committed to join our Toolmaking department. Reporting to the Lead Toolmaking Engineer the post holder will undertake training internally and at external training providers in order to attain the necessary skills to maintain, repair and manufacture new plastic injection mould tools to a very high standard. This involves all aspects of toolmaking from design interpretation to final mould sampling and includes the following:
Accurately reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
Use precision measuring instruments like micrometers, gauges etc. to check the dimensions.
Operate all Standard Toolroom machinery including milling, drilling, lathe and spark erosion machines
Setting up and running CNC vertical milling, lathe and wire eroding machines
Final grinding and polishing of tooling components after hardening
Fitting and final assembly of mould tools
Use of material handling, lifting and inspection equipment.
Maintenance of tools as per schedule or in event of breakdown
Tooling strip down and diagnosis for repair
Complete tool reports and ordering of spare parts
Please note the salary is subject to employer discretion and the age/experience of the applicant
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