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Tooling Engineer
Sunderland
Double Days (Mornings/Afternoons)
Up To £40,227
We are looking for a motivated Tooling Engineer to join a market leading automotive manufacturer. Reporting directly to the Tooling Supervisor you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong tooling engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.
Role Description:
- Leading the repair and maintenance of all assembly and press tooling equipment in a timely manner.
- Leading planned maintenance activities, including technical improvement activities.
- Effective diagnosis and timely repair of equipment to maximise machine availability.
- Perform scheduled and planned maintenance to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Leads in geometry improvement activities from technical understanding.
- Adhering to quality standards and requirements, including all QMS related items.
- Supporting and championing the intervention process and escalation procedure.
- Adhering to all legal and safety requirements including; PUWER Power press regulations, lifting and slinging
- Supporting the procurement and management of spare parts and tools required.
- Adhering to and entry of RPO and MTTR data (documentation of jobs/hours completed through electronic reporting methods)
- Supporting the development of Engineering apprentices through knowledge and skill sharing.
- The completion of housekeeping and maintaining cleanliness within own and related areas
Skills and Qualifications:
- Tooling Experience
- Apprentice Trained - Toolmaking or Die Maintenance
- Automotive Industry Experience - Advantageous
In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Thomas Barkes at or call for a confidential discussion on 01455 292639.
