Tooling Technician

ABOUT THE COMPANY

BURN is an eclectic group of designers, builders, and visionaries who are committed to making stoves that can transform lives and save forests. Our goal is not just to provide clean burning wood and charcoal stoves but to provide a range of super fuel efficient stoves for the 2 billion people who will inhabit sub Saharan Africa by 2050. Read below to find out a bit more about the members of the team.

JOB SUMMARY

Skills and ExperienceAbility to operate mechanical workshop machines – Lathe, milling and surface grinder.Excellent hands-on skills in using hand tools and bench fitting.Strong understanding of machining processes and materials.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsSound knowledge of Sheet metal tools manufacturing process.Action-orientedMechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues.Well organized.Works well in a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Repair and maintain sheet metal stamping tools, jigs, and assembly fixtures.Carry out Planned Preventive MaintenanceAttend breakdowns, identify faults, and problem-solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production.Report breakdown of root causes, equipment faults, and management concerns.Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations.Identify spare requirements and maintain inventory levels. Take ownership of a smaller, less complex specific tool suite to develop and maintain performance with minimal supervision.Manufacture new press tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support production activity.Record all relevant data about tooling and record on the Tool Room database.Understand and operate within basic cost/budget measures for tooling.Work within the 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain the workplace to a high standard.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Equipment and tool maintenance, Engineering, Mechanical drawings, Safety systems

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree