Die Maintenance Technician (Fitter)
Pro Global International HR Services Ltd
Location
Northern Ireland | United Kingdom
Job description
About our Client
Our client was founded in 1990 in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. They produce aluminium components using the high-pressure die-casting process for the automotive industry. The local engineering teams in the UK work with the client headquarters to bring global expertise and almost 80 years of die-casting knowledge to the European market. Their current customers include Volkswagen, PSA Group, Jaguar Land Rover and Magna.
Role Purpose
- Works on Die servicing and sees the process through to check sheet completion.
- Oversee Manufacturing has spare Dies.
- Supports Manufacturing for breakdowns.
- Perform all duties associated with Die Maintenance.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Health & Safety is most paramount.
- Identify and correct Die problems independently.
- Co-ordinate, control and carry out Die modifications e.g. RSV or Gate changes etc.
- Spotting of Dies, Wear Plates and Inserts (small or changeable)
- Perform all welding assignments without direction.
- Operate ECC machine, Hydraulic press shot blasting equipment, overhead cranes & forklift trucks operate burning & welding equipment
- Understand company drawings & drawing tolerances.
- Recognise and correct problems during Die assembly/disassembly.
- Perform complex welding and finishing assignments e.g. Metal savers, Die
- breaks on Parting Lines, Profiles or around E/Pin holes etc.
- Hand finish (blend in) machining areas keeping within expected quality standards.
- Responsible for completion of all Check Sheets e.g. Build Sheets, Standard or Urgent DMRs & DCRs.
- Ensuring good Housekeeping/5S and KPIs are being carried out and completed, that Safety Procedures are being adhered to and ensuring compliance of others within the department.
- Complying with the Company Environmental Policy and the requirements of the Environmental Management System both in normal and emergencies.
- Participate in Information Sharing, Team Working and Continuous Improvement Programmes improving Safety & Quality, and reducing Die Downtime & Cost through raising Design Suggestion Sheet (DSS) requests.
- Be in control of back shifts, resolving any issues about communication & decision-making.
- Responsible for shift handover meetings ensuring all relevant information is passed on.
- Responsible for checking the Casting Shop and production Paperwork and discussing with relevant people of any anomalies.
- Other duties as required.
You MUST HAVE:
- University Degree or 3rd level certification in Mechanical Engineering/Maintenance
- Tool making experience
It would be nice to have:
To apply, please submit your CV for consideration. You can WhatsApp 'Die Maintenance' to 00442890137200
Pro Global International HR Services Ltd are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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