Die / Tooling Technician

Job Location	Baginton
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Our Client is one of the UK’s leading pioneers in the race to develop and manufacture the latest Battery technology for industry, with an initial primary focus on supporting our ever growing Automotive manufacturing sector (but not exclusively!), ensuringthat there will be a brighter and greener future for us all.Working from state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the West Midlands, it is our pleasure to now be partnering our Client to help develop, build and nurture their team with only the very best talent!As part of this growth, we are now actively seeking an experienced Die/Tooling Technician on a permanent basis.In this role, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and maintenance of precision dies used in the manufacturing process of Batteries. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the efficiency, quality, and safety of our Clients Battery productionline.On offer to the successful candidate is a negotiable (albeit dependent on relevant experience) basic salary, together with a full flexible benefits package.Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Supervise the assembly of dies, coordinating with the wider team to ensure precision and accuracy.
Perform regular maintenance, repairs, and adjustments on dies to prevent downtime and maintain consistent production output, highlighting tool wear.
Monitor production processes closely, identifying issues related to die performance, tool wear, or other factors affecting product quality and production speed.
Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with dies or production equipment, implementing corrective actions promptly (breakdowns to minimise downtime).
Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, promoting a culture of safety within the team and the production environment.
Learn processes and assist production in all aspects (set-up, general operating).

Qualifications & Experience ideally required:

Should ideally have a City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 qualification, although plenty of relevant Die / Tooling Technician experience will be considered.
You will need proven experience in Tooling, particularly within the context of manufacturing Batteries or similar precision components.
Previous experience working to extremely tight tolerances within a Tooling environment is needed.
Knowledge of materials used in die fabrication and their properties is required.
You will have strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to identify areas for improvement(ability to process data to produce KPI`s).
Excellent problem-solving abilities to address issues related to die performance, production efficiency, and quality required.
Should have a familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Effective communication skills needed to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex ideas clearly.
Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work.
Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment would be a real plus.

Does this sound like youThis position is available with immediate effect.To APPLY, please contact Jason Seed DipRP, DipRSA, FIRP; Director of Forbes HR Ltd on:Mobile: Email: Forbes HR (part of the Millbank Holdings Group) are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Keyskills :
"TOOLING" or "die"

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