Die Maintenance Technician
Baltic Recruitment Limited ·
Job Description Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a Tier 1 automotive supplier with their search for a Die Maintenance Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying, and optimising injection moulding tooling to ensure maximum performance, efficiency, and product quality. Key
Duties
Maintenance & Repairs: Perform reactive and planned maintenance on press and injection moulding tooling in a fast-paced production environment. Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose tooling failures and implement long-term corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to meet operational targets and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Welding & Fabrication: Carry out repairs involving MIG, TIG, and ARC welding as required.
Workload Management: Prioritise and manage tasks efficiently, adapting to shifting production demands. Technical Leadership & Development: Share knowledge within the team, mentor apprentices, and contribute to skill development initiatives.
Independent working: Operate autonomously during solo shifts, managing maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and making critical decisions to maintain tooling performance without direct supervision. Key
Requirements
Proven experience in tooling maintenance within plastics, ideally within an injection moulding environment. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a focus on long-term solutions. Experience working with hot runner/manifold systems. Expertise in tool finishing and bedding.
The Package
£47,000 - £53,000 per annum including shift allowance, dependant on experience. 3 shift pattern on rotation. Company pension scheme. 25 days holiday. On site canteen. Additional.