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:

Apprentice Toolmaker

DEPARTMENT:

Toolmaking

REPORTS TO:

Production Manager 

DESCRIPTION:

Primary role is to learn how to operate all machinery needed to produce and maintain precision tools used in the production of metal, plastic, and other material. The work will involve interpreting drawings and technical data to machine and assemble with great accuracy jigs, fixtures, moulding tools, dies and punches.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Willingness to learn and understand how to operate all equipment needed to build and maintain precision tools
• Learn and understand how to apply technical data and drawings
• Check the work performed using appropriate measuring equipment
• Servicing and maintaining relevant equipment
• Willingness to continue your education by attending classes offered by Avenue primarily after working hours
• Willing to do all tasks assigned including but not limited to delivering parts to vendors if needed, machine maintenance as well as maintaining overall shop appearance

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Leaving Certificate
• Good mechanical ability
• Good basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
  

For more information on Toolmaking Apprenticeships, please see here.