About this role
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview Ensures manufacturing support by providing tools and fixtures for production and evaluates the specifications of the parts and completed tools. Job Requirements • Maintenance and repair of complex stamping tools for cutting, bending and assembly • Preparation of tools • Adjustment and start of these tools in the production process • Measurement and validation of cut products • Support for new tools • Monitoring of tool improvements in the manufacturing process • Optimization of cutting tools and processes • Ensure the availability of machines for production • Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management • Provide training for new recruits, • Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage • Routine servicing and regrinding of tools • Attend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production • Evaluate each job and determine if it can be repaired in press or must be removed to Tool Room for essential maintenance and repair work • Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales • Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage What your background should look like Educational Qualification Technician Certificate in Mechanical Manufacturing or Mechanical Manufacturing Methods . Professional Experience Minimum 2 years of significant experience in tool making . Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving. Experience working in a production environment with demanding performance targets. Good understanding of production costs, including waste, downtime, scrap, and rework. Experience applying and maintaining 5S principles . Technical Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of measurement techniques and tools. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications. Good understanding of manufacturing processes. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles. Understanding of cost implications and the financial impact of operational decisions. Awareness of Health & Safety requirements and best practices. Behavioral Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively plan and prioritize activities. Ability to present data clearly and accurately. Capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Strong team-working skills and ability to collaborate in a diverse and dynamic environment. Quick learner with a strong commitment to safe working practices. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, procedures, and work standards. Customer-focused mindset with a clear understanding of delivery requirements and the impact of poor quality on cost and performance. Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork