Tool Setter

Our client is the market-leading and international supplier of aluminium food packaging, renowned for innovation, quality and service. As they continue with their ambitious growth plans, they are seeking likeminded individuals to support and enhance them on their exciting journey.

Working as part of the Tool Setting Team you be responsible for supporting the required Tool Changes to ensure they are completed in accordance with Production Requirements and plans.

The Toolsetter role is a key member of the Toolroom & Toolsetting team and performs a critical function within the business, supporting our Production and Operations Team.

As a Tool Setter, you will be working Monday to Friday on a rotating day shift pattern of 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm rotating on a weekly basis, to:

• Install tools into machine presses
• Work from tool change schedules and production plans, ensuring all allocated tool changes are completed
• Assess, diagnose and address tooling, press and stacker issues
• Be a proactive member of the Toolsetting & Toolroom teams, highlighting and documenting any improvement or remedial requests via the necessary document completion
• Undertake general fault finding and make quality improvements in a production environment
• Ensure housekeeping within work area is maintained at the highest level ensuring adherence to BRC accreditation and standards at all times
• Ensure and maintain a safe working environment by adherence to HSE requirements
• Complete Hazard Tags where required
• Support continuous improvement activities and initiatives
• To carry out or assist with any duties as deemed necessary in connection with the business

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Understanding of H&S requirements and key principles
• Good understanding of manufacturing principles
• Background in a mechanical Engineering environment
• Full Driving Licence
• Good communication skills
• Manufacturing environment background
• Able to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach in order to meet business and departmental requirements
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work on own initiative and manage own priorities and time constraints