Job Description

　　Position Summary:

　　This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Toolmaker to join Thermo Fisher in Newport!

　　The role holder will be responsible for planned maintenance and breakdown repairs to injection mould tools, to maintain a fit for purpose condition.

　　In addition, he /she will provide machine shop support to site engineering and production functions, and also, for the development of onsite spares, tooling manufacture to support onsite moulds and production needs.

　　Toolmaker will also en sure that all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition and in compliance with all Company rules and regulations, and also maintain a high standard of housekeeping.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Responsible for the efficient repair and servicing of all moulds, jigs, fixtures and extruder parts, to maintain production requirements and standards

　　To manufacture spare parts, both to drawing and through means of using own initiative, by taking measurements of existing parts and making new ones to the same standard

　　To achieve the highest possible standard of polish, on purchased parts and moulds, to maintain the company’s required standard of quality required on all products

　　To inspect externally manufactured components to drawing and check compatibility to existing moulds

　　To maintain or advise when necessary the condition of sub-contracted moulds

　　Carry out and record any periodic PPM checks which have been allocated and for which they are proficient

　　To assist in any training of other Production Technicians and to attend any training courses deemed necessary to enhance skill level

　　Inform Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to cause a breakdown

　　To ensure wastage of material is kept to a minimum and workplace is kept clean and tidy

　　To carry out mould PPM's when required and core/insert changes

　　To ensure manufacturing adheres to and conforms with the required technical and quality specifications in line with the Company’s ISO 9000 quality systems

　　Comply in accordance with Company’s Policies on Health and Safety

　　Support the development of 5S activities to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and housekeeping

　　Support lean manufacturing programme in conjunction with PPI team

　　To be fully committed to concept of team work in all aspects of the job function

　　CNC machining experience desirable

　　Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

　　Minimum of 5 GCSE grade A-C

　　Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship

　　Formal Engineering Qualification

　　Engineering/technical background

　　5 years experience in similar role with knowledge of mould tools!

　　Formal Indentured Apprenticeship

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.