Tooling / Toolmaking Roles
Injection Mould Toolmaker Full Time
Job Overview: Working alongside our client, a specialist injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an Injection Mould Toolmaker to join their team.
Remit:
- As a Toolmaker you will be responsible for the assembly, servicing and modification of injection mould tooling from base components using handheld tools or machines if required.
- This role would suit skilled Injection Moulding Toolmakers however CNC Machinists, Technicians and Precision Engineers will also be considered as training and development can be offered.
Responsibilities;
- The successful Toolmaker will manufacture new injection mould tools from technical drawings and 3D cad data to a high level of workmanship in an efficient and cost effective manner
- Repair, modify and maintain existing production tooling
- Fully hardened steel production tools
- Operate all toolroom plant and machinery safely ensuring necessary protective clothing and equipment is used at all times.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the toolroom.
- Suggest any possible improvements to tooling or processes.
- Log completed tool maintenance and repair work using the systems and databases provided.
- Ensure correct marking and labelling of tools.
- Be proactive in suggesting improvements in productivity and efficiency, part of the continual improvement program.
- Good housekeeping (5S) – ensure that the factory and surrounding areas are kept tidy and within health and safety guidelines
Requirements:
- Engineering Qualification / Time Served Apprenticeship
- Have strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Previous injection moulding or press tool making/ maintenance experience
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, work on own initiative or within a small tooling team.
- General understanding of how to safely operate toolroom equipment and machinery
- Have excellent attention to detail and precision
- Experience in interpreting engineering drawings both 2D and 3D
- Computer literate with experience of using MS Excel, MS Word & Power
