Job description
Job information
Job title:
Tooling Support Specialist
Department:
Tooling
Reports to:
Toolroom Manager
Level:
Mid-level
Location:
Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Working pattern:
Full time
Date created/revised:
12.Jun.26
Validated by:
Snr Director of HR, Director of Tooling, Toolroom Manager
Purpose of the job
The Toolmaker maintains and repairs all moulds in a high-volume injection moulding manufacturing facility. In addition, the Toolmaker has responsibility for the manufacture and repair of jigs and fixtures and spare parts for injection moulds.
Key responsibilities
Area of responsibility 1:
Repair and maintain all high-precision moulds, to include multi-cavity moulds, Hot Runner moulds; Valve-gated moulds; Stack moulds
Area of responsibility 2:
Compile standard specifications/procedures/records for each mould and monitor all existing moulds to standard specifications
Area of responsibility 3:
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
Area of responsibility 4:
Support initial Tool trials and validations, etc.
Area of responsibility 5:
Carry out Tool builds and support tool changes where required
Area of responsibility 6:
Identify and generate opportunities for improvement and actively participate in the implementation of corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives
Area of responsibility 7:
Work with Production and Engineering teams in troubleshooting mould problems
Area of responsibility 8:
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including quality requirements, financial controls, health and safety regulations, etc
Required qualifications, skills and experience
Essential criteria
Qualifications
A toolmaking qualification is desired however not essential.
A qualification in a trade (mechanical, electrical, carpentry) is desired however not essential.
Experience
Knowledge/skills
Possess excellent interpersonal, teamwork, IT, and communication skills.
Ability to travel
Experience with equipment such as mills, surface grinders, and lathes
Lock out/Tag out and Forklift experience
Competencies and behaviours
Competency 1:
Problem Solving
Competency 2:
Communication
Competency 3:
Teamwork
Competency 4:
Positive attitude
Competency 5:
Customer focused
Competency 6:
Attention to detail
Key relationships
Internal: Production, Engineering, Maintenance Automation
External: Customers and Suppliers
Physical/Environmental demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level can be occasionally loud.
Basic salary range:
DOE
Complementary and variable pay components:
Healthcare subsidy for self, access to a private pension scheme
Equal opportunities statement
MGS are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and work of equal value for all employees. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each worker feels respected and able to give their best. The job requirements and salary range for this job have been established through a gender-neutral job evaluation and classification process. This process objectively assesses the skills, responsibility, effort and working conditions required for each job. This systematic approach ensures fair pay regardless of who performs the work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race or ethnicity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
