Job Description
Epwin Group is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of PVC windows, doors and fascia systems with some of the best-known manufacturing and service names in the sector. Group businesses also produce high quality cladding, guttering, decking and prefabricated GRP building components. ?
You will be highly trained to work in the world of manufacturing; This position will be best suited to applicants with good practical skills and an interest in engineering-based projects. As a trained Toolmaker, you will be responsible for maintaining plant machinery and equipment.
A Trained Toolmaker will:
- Produce components using hand fitting techniques
- Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
- Co-ordinate with suppliers to supply spare parts for machines
- Preparing and using milling machines and using grinding machines
- Carry out the maintenance of tooling & building repairs
- Identifying and liaise with suppliers of maintenance services when required
- Producing tool and die assemblies
- Maintain and record work and machine breakdown history
- Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs
Personal Qualities :
- Able to demonstrate a clear interest to work in the manufacturing/engineering sector.
- Able to work quickly and methodically with a compliance driven mind set
- Team player
- Deliver on promises, do what they say they will do, when they say they will do it
- Operate with Integrity – deliver on promises, inspire trust, build credibility and follow responsible business practices at all times
- Able to follow instructions
- Deliver results – create momentum and pace to drive results
- Working well under pressure and engaging at all levels of the organisation both internally and externally
Skills Required :
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to demonstrate a clear interest to work in the manufacturing sector
- Good problem-solving skills
- The initiative to work on your own or as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- “Can-Do”/ positive/ flexible approach
- Ability to work in pressurised and reactive environment
Future Prospects :
None specified.
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