Machining technician-Tool Room Setter Apprenticeship
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Company: SONE PRODUCTS LTD
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Location: DH9 9QX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000057745
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Application Deadline Date: 01/11/2026
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Start Date: 02/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 08.15am - 17.00. Friday 08.15 - 13.45. Monday - Thursday, 30-minute unpaid lunch break, Friday 20-min unpaid break.
Brief Description
Main job objectives The Apprentice Tool Room Setter is responsible for the daily set ups of mould tools and repair work where necessary. To ensure that all injection and extrusion mould tools and ancillary equipment are correctly prepared, set and ready for production according.
Training to be Provided
Machining Technician Level 3.
The apprenticeship will be delivered using a blended approach. This will include one day per week release to Derwentside College and working within Sone Products for the remainder of the week.
Future Prospects
The longer-term aim is to develop the apprentice into a valued and capable member of the business who can progress into a permanent position and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Vacancy Detail
To ensure that all injection and extrusion mould tools and ancillary equipment are correctly prepared, set and ready for production according to product drawing specifications and in line with the standards laid down by the Tooling Engineer.
- Report directly to the Tooling Engineer
- Responsible for all equipment in the tool room
- Responsible for following H & S guidelines and rules
- Follow the production plan, one week in advance to ensure all tooling is correctly built up to produce the required part and is ready for production alongside Tooling Engineer.
- Perform insert changes
- Undertake routine tool repair and maintenance
- Undertake hot runner maintenance
- Polish tools to a mirror finish when required
- Manufacture, modify and service ancillary equipment when required
- Maintain and service tool room machinery
- General machine work when required
- Obtain quotes from suppliers
- Inform Coordinator of any quotes or spares required
- Aid and assist all departments with technical knowledge and expertise when required
Other Information
Applicants must be 18 years old or above due to the nature of the role (for insurance purposes).