Toolmaker

White Industries, a successful Australian Foundry, is seeking to find an experienced Trade Engineering Patternmaker/Toolmaker to join the team at their Dalby site. Trusted by large corporates in mining, logistics and agriculture the family-owned business was established over 65 years ago.

**About the role**

The toolmaker role is to create, maintain, and repair patterns.

**Job tasks and responsibilities**

Due to strong business performance and increase in demand at our Dalby facility, we have an opportunity for a fitter on a permanent full-time basis. We have a 38-hour, 5-day week operation with opportunity for overtime.

Based in Dalby and reporting to the Production Supervisor the duties and responsibilities associated with this role will include, but are not limited to:

- Create, maintain, and repair patterns using timber/ plastic/ Acrylic sheets/ fiberglass/ rubber/ aluminium/ plywood/ MDF/ polyester fillers /metals etc.
- Work with basic wood working tools and machinery.
- Read drawings and specifications to ascertain materials required, cutting these materials, and preparing layouts.
- Cut, shape, and assemble materials.
- Learn how to sand and shape fillers.
- Will develop you a keen eye for all panel shape lines.
- Always maintain the cleanliness of the workshop.
- Wear protective clothing and use protective equipment.
- Adhere to OH&S guidelines (as outlined in employee handbook).
- Adhere to all anti-discrimination and harassment policies as outlined in employee handbook.
- Ensure all requirements in the Production Process Sheets are followed and any changes are referred to the Quality Control Department in conjunction with the Section Supervisor.
- Read plans and fabricate internal projects for use within the White Industries Group
- Perform pattern maintenance tasks as required.
- Provide 5S improvement suggestions to Supervisor.
- Report any safety concerns direct Supervisor/Manager.

**About you**:

- Engineering Patternmaker / Cabinetmaker/ Boat builder/ Mould maker / Fibreglass laminator / Carpenter / Moulder.
- Previous wood working experience.
- Ability to use basic tools and power tools (desirable but not essential).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication to assist problem-solving; and
- Must be able to work as part of a team within a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

- Post Trade Qualification in related discipline.
- Previous experience in foundry plant; and
- EWP, Confined space and High-Risk Work tickets.
- Forklift licence (LF).

Pay will be based on skills and ability and there is lots of overtime to be had.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person