Toolmaker

About NCI

Over the past 70 years NCI has evolved from a specialist manufacturer of cans to becoming a key partner to many of Australia's leading paint, food and aerosol brands. With operations in Australia, NZ, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, we are well positioned to supply our customers, and we know this wouldn't be possible without our biggest asset - our people.

The Opportunity

This opportunity is based at our Preston plant. 

Our ideal candidate for this role will have a manufacturing background (packaging / metal). The person will be sufficiently experienced to hit the ground running and will be comfortable working with the production team and other departments.

You will be reporting to a very experienced and knowledgeable Tooling Manager and be responsible for working on various tooling projects. 

What you'll be doing with us

• Breakdown repairs of tooling within a manufacturing and production environment 

• Preventative maintenance of tooling

• Ensure that tooling is properly maintained within manufacturing and engineering standards 

• Operate conventional machines: lathes, milling, drilling, grinding and other machines as used in the process of manufacturing tooling 

• Provide suggestions for tooling improvements

• Investigate product, equipment, and process failure

• Maintain up-to-date workshop drawings for the manufacture of tooling replacement and spares

• Assist with tooling modifications, as required

• Evaluate safety issues in relation to all tooling requirements

• Participate in all safety and quality programs

• Measuring skills to be at a high level to suit the process of manufacturing

• Continuous improvement of skills to achieve the highest level of quality 

What you'll need to succeed

• Trade qualifications with a Certificate in Tool Making (Press Tooling - preferred) / Fitter and Turner

• Extensive knowledge of press tooling, processes, and technologies 

• Extensive knowledge in the design of press and forming tooling 

• Good use and understanding of computer systems and programs

• Sound knowledge of engineering and production processes

• Good presentation of proposals and reports

• Excellent understanding of design interpretation – 2D & 3D 

• Attention to detail 

• Works quickly and efficiently 

• Excellent problem-solving skills 

• Have full work rights 

What we offer

• 1 RDO per month

• Opportunity for overtime 

• A supportive, productive and friendly team culture

• Commitment to ongoing learning, development and mentoring