Apprentice Toolroom Die Technician

Daily/Weekly Tasks:

You will be working on the shop floor alongside trained engineers in your area You will also work closely with Plant Management and Customers. Your focus is to ensure cost, quality and delivery are of the highest priority, whilst maintaining and adhering to health and safety procedures Die Casting: Help develop press tools processes from customer engineering drawings - Customer and Supplier liaison on all project engineering issues Tool makers:  Complete corrective and preventative press tool maintenance - Be actively involved in continuous improvement activities on the DCM and on tooling - Setting up of the DCM - Obtaining first off and last off sample casting - Obtaining and signing for verification of casting to run using quality master sample and checking fixtures for reference - Monitoring of the DCM ensuring efficient run rates and identifying possible improvements - Compile end of run tooling reports, identifying any repairs or modifications that may be needed - Assist in tool maintenance activities - Ensure job/shift handovers are clear and concise in order to minimise disruption Health and Safety - Promote the company's HSE policies across the department and plant

Training:

This is a Level 3 Toolmaker apprenticeship, delivered over a 30 month period.

The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ, full-time for the first 7 months.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available and potential to progress on to a L4 HNC qualification.

Employer Description:

Cosma Casting UK is an operating unit of Magna International, one of the world’s premier global automotive suppliers.  Magna’s pioneering technology and creativity allows our customers to ask for solutions that lie beyond what they previously thought was possible.

 

Cosma Casting UK has established a manufacturing facility in Telford, UK.  For this venture, we are looking for Maintenance Apprentices.  Cosma Casting UK specialise in high pressure die-casting that designs and builds medium to large aluminium die-cast automotive components.

Working Hours :
Whilst at the training provider (In-Comm Training). Monday to Thursday 9am - 4:30pm. Friday 9am - 2:30pm. At the company, please note that this role will turn into a shift pattern.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative,Physical fitness,Interest in Engineering,Committed,Good punctuality