Job Description

Role Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Toolmaker to work from our manufacturing site in Ashington.

Duties & Key Responsibilities

Producing high precision work. Carry out repairs and improvements to tooling. Reading engineering drawings. Experience in manual Machining (Turning, Milling, Drilling) ideally from a tool making background. Experience using Webster bennet vertical Borers would be advantageous.

Health, Safety & Environment

Ensure that you comply with the requirements of the company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy. Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Promote a safe working environment by directly challenging or reporting unsafe or environmentally damaging practices and hazardous working conditions. Always be observant and where applicable make suggestions on health, safety and environmental improvements that can or should be made. Support environmental sustainability initiatives within the company such as segregating waste and switching off electrical equipment where appropriate and not in use. The position carries the authority to:
- Stop production if dangerous practice is in evidence or excessive reject or non-conforming product is being produced.

- Give direction to leading hands and operatives as to the best manufacturing practice and policies / procedures to be observed.

Quality

Assures system or product quality by abiding by UEL QMS processes, procedures and work instructions. Quality is the concern of every employee & it is every employees duty to inform those responsible for quality if a product does not conform.

Qualifications / Skillsets

Desired skills

Minimum 5 years' experience working within a high precision manufacturing background Excellent communication skills

Person Specification (Values & Behaviours)

Good work ethic. Team player. Attention to detail with a conscientious approach. Professional and friendly demeanour.

Pay

Hourly Rate is dependent on experience.

Schedule

Day Shift Monday to Thursday 39hrs per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.65-19.28 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ashington NE63 8UA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Please advise available start date (based on notice period at current position)?
Work Location: In person