Toolmaker

Innovative Plastic Solutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours available

Working rights

Job summary

Innovative Plastic Solutions in Campbellfield, VIC, is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join our team. You will study drawings, set tolerances, and manufacture precision parts for machine tools and production machinery.

Role requires 2-3 years of relevant work experience and Australian working rights. Salary ranges from AUD 79,600 to 90,000 per annum with flexible hours available.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or AQF Certificate IV with ANZSCO Skill Level 3.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience for role.
• Working rights for this role.

Responsibilities

• Study drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of articles to be manufactured and models to be constructed.
• Measure and mark out metal stock and castings using gauges.
• Shape metal and wood stock using machine tools.
• Check accuracy of manufactured articles and finished patterns to tight tolerances with precision instruments.
• Test and modify manufactured articles.
• Apply protective finishes and paint pattern sections to indicate assembly methods.
• Assemble pattern sections and shape work pieces to finish specifications.
• Pour and spread materials into moulds and build laminations for patterns.
• Repair broken/damaged patterns and compensate for casting defects.
• Construct templates for layout and inspection.

Education

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Job description

Innovative Plastic Solutions – Campbellfield VIC

Make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances for machine tools and other production machinery.

Benefits

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $79,600.00 - $90,000.00 per annum

Innovative Plastic Solutions Pty Ltd

Make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances for machine tools and other production machinery.

Benefits

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $79,600.00 - $90,000.00 per annum

Task & responsibilities

• Studying drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of articles to be manufactured and models to be constructed
• Measuring and marking out metal stock and castings using various gauges
• Shaping metal and wood stock using machine tools
• Checking accuracy of manufactured articles and finished patterns to fine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments
• Testing and modifying manufactured articles
• Applying protective finishes to patterns and painting pattern sections to indicate method of assembly
• Assembling pattern sections and shaping work pieces to specified finish
• Pouring and spreading materials into moulds and over models of patterns, and building laminations of fibreglass cloth and plastic resin to fabricate patterns
• Repairing broken and damaged patterns and correcting patterns to compensate for defects in casting
• Constructing templates for layout and inspection

Qualification & experience

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.

About Company

Innovative Plastic Solutions is your experience local manufacturer. We're specialists in plastic injection moulding, with deep expertise drawn from our 25-year history of manufacturing in Australia. Our in-house capabilities are extensive, reflecting the diversity of our current product portfolio where we manufacture our own products for in-house brands or work with external customers to supply products and services from individual elements to running the entire project.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79600-90000

Job Publish: 21-10-2026

Job Expire: 20-11-2026