Avenue - a Nolato company based in Finisklin Business Park, Sligo is an award-winning mould-building company, and a growing medical device precision injection moulding business that has been successfully serving Ireland and the broader European markets for 30 years. Avenue also brings expertise in building ultra-high-cavitation tooling for the medical device, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical markets.

JOB TITLE:

Toolmaker

REPORTS TO:

Production Manager, Toolmaking

DESCRIPTION:

Avenue is currently seeking a qualified Toolmaker to join the team in Sligo on a full-time basis.

KEY RESPONSILITLITIES:

• Plan, program, set-up and operate a variety of machine tools.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints and drawings.
• Use precision measuring instruments and techniques to measure work pieces.
• Provide and adapt various complex cutting tools and fixtures to complete machining assignments for various production and support areas.
• Complete daily equipment maintenance.
• Support Fitting, Surface Grinding, and Assembly teams.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and problem solve or revise the designs of complex jigs, fixtures, and machines and tooling problems as required.
• Communicate and interface with various departments on process improvements and ensure best practice is consistently applied.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on equipment and work area.
  
  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified Toolmaker with relevant post apprentice experience essential.
• Tool Maintenance experience essential.
• Fitting, Assembly, Surface Grinding and Polishing experience desirable.
• Medical Device experience is an advantage.
• Strong time management and planning skills.
• Excellent communications skills. 
• Ability to work shift hours.