Tooling Technician - Torque Team x2

Career Area

Operations

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As a Tooling Technician within the Torque Team, you will be responsible for the repair, calibration and installation of all tooling for the production facility.

• Calibrate, repair and maintain all production torque tooling used on site
• Maintain calibration and service records of tooling
• Support the production line throughout all production periods, responding to breakdowns where required
• Work with tooling service providers where required to facilitate diagnosis and repair of specialist equipment
• Responsible for booking in/out of tooling and keeping records
• Maintain in‑house spares stock and coordinate ordering of replacements as and when required
• Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices
• Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action:
  Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork & Sustainability
• Undertake training/further learning as required

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

• Be self‑motivated and have the ability to work on your own initiative, with limited supervision
• Ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives
• Good problem‑solving skills, necessary to get to the root cause of issues
• A strong mechanical background / good dexterity
• Flexible approach to the job role and responsibilities, including availability for out of hours working as and when the job requires
• Flexibility for multiple shift patterns, in response to changes of the business needs
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills
• The ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures
• Competent in IT systems, especially Microsoft Office applications

• Established experience as a Maintenance or Tooling Technician in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working with DC Tooling and their associated software
• Previous experience using Desoutter CVI NET software
• Experience in a maintenance environment; stripping down / reassembling equipment
• Knowledge of WiFi networking / connected tooling and associated processes

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Tooling Technician - Torque Team

Salary: £27,855 rising to £29,279 once fully competent

Shift: Monthly alternating between Days & Afternoons

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Bonus, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution doubled by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Desford, Leicestershire

37.5 hours a week

Not required with this role

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