Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician Dayshift

Thermofisher Scientific, Baneswell, Casnewydd - Newport

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician Dayshift

Salary Not Specified

Thermofisher Scientific, Baneswell, Casnewydd - Newport

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 9 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4cf909eb4bb1409b9acbfd31282467d9

Full Job Description

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Within this position we are seeking hardworking colleagues that will engaged with a team for planned maintenance and breakdown repairs to injection mould tools, to maintain a fit for purpose condition. To provide machine shop support to site engineering and production functions. Assist with development of onsite spares, tooling manufacture to support onsite moulds and production needs.,

  • Responsible for the efficient repair and servicing of all moulds, jigs, fixtures and extruder parts, to maintain production requirements and standards
  • To manufacture spare parts, both to drawing and through means of using own initiative, by taking measurements of existing parts and making new ones to the same standard
  • To reach the highest level of refinement, through agreement on parts and moulds, in order to uphold the company's high quality standards for all products.
  • To inspect externally manufactured components and check compatibility to existing moulds
  • Ensure that all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition
  • Carry out and record any periodic PPM checks which have been allocated and for which they are skilled
  • To assist in any training of other Production Technicians and to attend any training courses deemed to improve skill level
  • Ensure safe working practices at all times and align with department rules and regulations
  • Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to cause a breakdown
  • To ensure wastage of material is kept to a minimum
  • Mould PPM's when required
  • Core/insert changes
  • Ensure workplace is kept clean and tidy
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping
  • To ensure manufacturing adheres to and conforms with the required technical and quality specifications in line with ISO 9000 quality systems
  • Comply in accordance with Company's Policies on Health and Safety
  • Support the development of 5S activities to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and housekeeping
  • Support lean manufacturing programme in conjunction with PPI team
  • To be fully committed to concept of team work in all aspects of the job function
  • To act all times in a responsible manner
  • To be flexible and work with a multi-functional team
  • Carry out any reasonable requests that are required. To align with the terms and conditions of employment operating throughout the Company
  • CNC machining experience desirable

    Minimum of 5 GCSE grade A-C
  • Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship
  • Formal Engineering Qualification
  • Essential Criteria: (
  • Engineering/technical background
  • Proven track record of experience in toolmaker role with knowledge of mould tools.
  • Formal Indentured Apprenticeship
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as a comprehensive list of all employee responsibilities, duties and or skills required of all personnel so classified.

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