Thermo Fisher Scientific
Senior Toolmaker
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Job Description: CNC Machining Senior Toolmaker
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
Job Description
Responsible for planned maintenance and breakdown repairs to injection mould tools, Blow Moulding tooling and Injection Stretch Blow Moulding (ISBM) tooling to maintain a fit for purpose condition. To provide machine shop support to site engineering and production functions. Development of onsite spares, tooling manufacture to support onsite manufacture and production needs. Embrace and live the Company’s 4-I values (Intensity, Integrity, Innovation & Involvement)
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the efficient repair and servicing of all moulds and tooling, 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 bought in parts and moulds, to maintain the company’s high 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.
- Ensure that all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition.
- Carry out and record any periodic PPM checks which have been allocated and for which he/she is competent.
- To assist in any training of other Toolmaker/Production Technicians and to attend any training courses deemed necessary to enhance skill level.
- Ensure safe working practices at all times and adhere to any department rules and regulations.
- Inform Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to cause a breakdown.
- To carry out or organize core/insert changes as required.
- Ensure workplace is kept clean and tidy.
- To ensure compliance with all Company rules and regulations, and also maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
- 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.
- To act all times in a responsible manner.
- To be flexible and work as part of cross functional team.
- Carry out any reasonable requests that are required to achieve the overall purpose of the job.
- To comply with the terms and conditions of employment operating throughout the Company
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CNC Machining Senior Toolmaker additional Responsibility:
- To provide guidance to new starter toolmakers and Apprentices on toolroom practices and procedures.
- To cover morning meetings (T1 & T2 meetings) on absence of toolroom manager.
- To update planning meeting file and attend planning meeting weekly in absence of toolroom manager.
- To be point of call on shift for tooling related concerns or advice whilst toolroom manager is not available.
- To act as point of contact for detailed investigation into non-functioning moulds.
- To provide training for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of moulds onsite.
- To provide training for mould hot runner analysis for new starter toolmakers and apprentices.
- To provide training assistance for high end finish of mould cavities/Cores.
- To promote the ‘Take 5’ on shift.
- To host guests in the absence of Toolroom Manager.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 GCSE grade A-C
- Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship
- Formal Engineering Qualification
- Essential Engineering/technical background
- Proven experience in similar role with knowledge of mould tools.
- Formal Indentured apprenticeship.
About Thermo Fisher:
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
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