CNC Fitter And Toolmaker

Interaction Recruitment Group; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Modern manufacturing environment

Long-term job security

Overtime available

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a highly skilled CNC Fitter & Toolmaker to support the manufacture, maintenance and repair of injection mould tooling in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. The role is permanent, with dayshift hours 07:00–16:30, Monday to Friday.

You will manufacture tools, set and operate CNC milling/turning machines, perform precision machining and measurement, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained Toolmaker or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Previous experience working within an injection moulding toolroom environment.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling and/or turning machinery.
• Strong knowledge of injection mould tool construction, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new injection mould tools, inserts, jigs, fixtures and precision components from engineering drawings and CAD data.
• Set and operate CNC milling and turning machines to produce precision tooling components.
• Carry out manual machining operations including milling, grinding, drilling and turning.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on injection mould tools.
• Strip, inspect, clean, repair and rebuild mould tooling.
• Diagnose tooling faults and carry out repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Polish mould cavities and cores to required finish standards.
• Replace worn or damaged tool components and maintain tooling records.
• Support production teams with tooling breakdowns and technical issues.
• Assist with tool trials, mould validation and new product introductions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and tooling documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on tool performance, reliability and longevity.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Apprentice-trained

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CNC milling

CNC turning

Precision measuring

CAD/CAM (Desirable)

Job description

CNC Fitter & Toolmaker (Injection Moulding)

Salary: £36,400 - £37,440 per annum (£17.50 - £18.00 per hour)
Location: Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:30
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Client

Interaction Technical are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business within the injection moulding sector. Due to continued growth and investment in their Toolroom department, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Fitter & Toolmaker to support the manufacture, maintenance and repair of injection mould tooling.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Toolmaker with CNC machining experience to join a stable and growing organisation, playing a vital role in maintaining production efficiency, product quality and tooling performance.

The Package

• £36,400 - £37,440 basic salary
• Monday to Friday dayshift
• Overtime available
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Long-term job security
• Opportunity to work on specialist injection mould tooling

The Duties

• Manufacture new injection mould tools, inserts, jigs, fixtures and precision components from engineering drawings and CAD data.
• Set and operate CNC milling and turning machines to produce precision tooling components.
• Carry out manual machining operations including milling, grinding, drilling and turning.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on injection mould tools.
• Strip, inspect, clean, repair and rebuild mould tooling.
• Diagnose tooling faults and carry out repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Polish mould cavities and cores to required finish standards.
• Replace worn or damaged tool components and maintain tooling records.
• Support production teams with tooling breakdowns and technical issues.
• Assist with tool trials, mould validation and new product introductions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and tooling documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on tool performance, reliability and longevity.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with health and safety procedures.

The Requirements

• Apprentice-trained Toolmaker or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Previous experience working within an injection moulding toolroom environment.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling and/or turning machinery.
• Strong knowledge of injection mould tool construction, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards.

Desirable Experience

• CAD/CAM software experience.
• Knowledge of hot runner systems and valve gate tooling.
• Experience with EDM, wire erosion or spark erosion machinery.
• Understanding of plastic injection moulding processes.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• CNC programming experience or qualifications.

About You

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled Toolmaker who enjoys working on complex tooling projects and solving technical challenges. You will have a