Tooling Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain the all-tool fitting equipment, ensure equipment is safe before use and is also left safe for the next user.
• Report all tool issues identified whilst tool fitting.
• Carryout maintenance on machine chests, seal, spray frames and other
• Communicate all concerns from tool and machine condition and safety concerns, take appropriate action within your competency level to fix concerns.
• Assist with training in fitting when required to do so
• Carryout the setup of machines and to understand the process in full
• Complete the first drop sample of parts on your tool fit to ensure there are no issues with the tool fit.
• Understand the first off procedure and support the process
• Able to prep and de-prep tools, to understand the process and support when required
• Maintain your machines in line with the machine ownership programme, improving the visual appearance and functionality of your machines.
• To complete all tool fits and insert changes safely and to a high standard within the required timescales
• Complete any reasonable requests issued by the team leader including but not limited to, break cover, tech duties, 5S, housekeeping and repair work

• Carryout tool maintenance to schedule
• Ensure all tools are labelled and stored correctly
• Support the NPI process by inspecting new tooling upon arrival and report any issues.
• Complete tool overhauls and services, e.g. re-securing cavities, re-drilling and re-tapping damaged or stripped bolts and adding core vents etc.
• Maintain all equipment including gun refurbishment, receiver frames, spray frames, Enstats, bead pipes, airlines and backloading frames.
• Conduct monthly stock checks and advise of any shortages.
• Assist with training in tool prep when required to do so.
• Can complete all tool fits and insert changes safely and to a high standard within the required timescales, to support the team when needed
• Ability to setup a machine and understand the process in full