Apprentice Tool Maintenance Technician

We have a new opportunity for an Apprentice to join the Connectivity department as an Apprentice Tool Maintenance Technician.

The primary role of a Tool Maintenance Technician is to carry out maintenance on the production moulds. This may be pre-production, post production or following production breakdowns.

Daily tasks will include:

Pre- production: Inspect the mould on the bench, clean mould faces and outside surfaces, check the mould date clock is current for the production year, lubricate guide pillars and check side slides ( if present) and ejection system actions for smooth movement, if actions are stiff / tight, strip, clean, lubricate and reassemble, check water circuits are clear. Fill out tool history with actions taken recorded on the database.

Post -production: The mould tool may be sent to the toolroom at the discretion of the mould shop Manager or setter, this may be due to problems with the mould, either dirty mould, water flow / cooling issues, broken components, hot runner issues etc., a tool movement form will be present with the mould setting out issues plus verbal explanations of issues. A plan of action is set in place to rectify faults which may involve a full strip down of the mould.( work carried out recorded on the data base)

Production breakdown: Usually carried out in the press, could be seized side slide / cooling system circuit blocked /restricted/ trapped moulding, work is carried out to rectify the issue in the press, if unsuccessful the mould may come into the toolroom to be worked on in the workshop as a priority. ( work carried out recorded on the data base)

Skills required :

The apprenticeship will be delivered in conjunction with a local training provider. This will start at a Level 3 apprenticeship following the Engineering Technician pathway.

Location

This role is based in our offices near the Eastleigh town centre. The address is Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU. There are good transport links to Eastleigh and the site is approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. We are able to offer free car parking next to our offices.

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