Toolmaker

July 9, 2024

RBK

Longford

OTHER & FULL TIME

Our client, a leading supplier for consumer goods, healthcare and industrial companies around the world, based in Longford, is seeking to recruit a Toolmaker to support their expanding operations.

Requirements

Toolmaking qualification plus time served with a toolmaker producing injection molds
Previous experience in an injection mold making / mold maintenance environment
Knowledge of milling, turning, grinding, sparking and fitting
Ability to weld
Good knowledge in mold maintenance and experience of supporting a high-volume manufacturing environment
Previous experience in the manufacture and/or repair/maintenance of the following mold types would be a distinct advantage:
Multi cavity molds
Hot Runner molds
Valve gated molds
Good understanding of the injection molding process
Previous experience working on technically challenging applications would be an advantage (ie) medical, tight tolerance work
Ability to interact with suppliers, customers and external toolmakers
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics would be an advantage
4 years minimum experience in a busy manufacturing environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance of injection molds in the company and compiling standard specifications /procedures for each mold and monitoring all existing molds to standard specifications
Responsible for, jigs & fixture manufacture, maintenance on the injection molding and ancillary equipment in conjunction with the machine supplier
Works with the Process Engineers in troubleshooting mold problems
Attends, schedules and facilitates internal meetings to help establish priorities and assign tasks
Solves, in conjunction with the Quality department, customer related problems/issues as needed
In conjunction with approved toolmakers, research new processes and/or systems for maintenance/manufacture of molds and implement new processes and systems as developed under the direction of the Toolroom manager
Instructs others, formally or informally, regarding manufacturing related skills or knowledge and assist in the training of employees on new processes or systems introduced to the company
Coordinate the development of documentation in the toolmaking areas in line with ISO9001/ ISO 13485 requirements and review of the systems with the Process Engineer/Group Leaders and the Quality department on a regular basis to ensure conformance to same
Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures, and corporate policies
Perform additional duties at the request of the Toolroom Manager