Apprentice Toolmaker
HT Tooling Solutions, Joshua Lane, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2AY
About the company:
HT Tooling Solutions, based in Manchester and founded in 1991, is part of the Pexion Group of UK based engineering companies. We specialise in the design and manufacture of high precision, efficient and cost-effective mould tooling. We have decades of experience, state of the at equipment and a project-based partnership approach. Each project is unique, clients have differing needs and priorities, but we are dedicated to finding each one the most suitable solution possible for your project for a timing, quality and budgetary perspective.
This vacancy is for a Level 3 Engineering Technician – Toolmaker and Tool and Die Technician Apprenticeship.
Engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Hours of work:
Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:30pm
The Job Role will entail:
- Assembling, fitting, and repairing tools
- Following engineering drawings to measure and mark out the design for the tool
- Using hand tools such as files, hacksaws, and grinders
- using machinery such as lathes, presses, milling machines and grinders to cut and shape the tools
- Using 2D and 3D computer aided design and manufacturing software (CAD/CAM)
- Using precision measurement instruments such as micrometres, gauges and Verniercallipers to check the tool’s dimensions
- Monitoring the tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates and identify necessary repairs or possible improvements
- Attending machine breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem
- Assisting with tool maintenance
- Compiling reports
Personal Qualities:
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Patience
- Logical
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Non-Judgemental