CNC Fitter and Toolmaker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Pension

Training & development

Modern facility

Job security

Specialist tooling

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a skilled CNC Fitter & Toolmaker for a permanent, full-time role in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. You will manufacture, repair and maintain injection mould tooling, operate CNC milling/turning machines, read drawings and use precision metrology to ensure tool quality.

Excellent candidates will have apprentice-trained toolmaking qualifications, hands-on experience in an injection mould toolroom, and a methodical, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained Toolmaker or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience in an injection mould 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 in 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

CNC milling

CNC turning

Toolmaking

Engineering drawings

Micrometers & gauges

Troubleshooting

Education

Apprentice-trained Toolmaker or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

CAD/CAM software

EDM / spark erosion

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

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 methodical approach to work, excellent attention to detail and the ability to support production through effective maintenance, repair and development of injection mould tooling. This role would suit candidates from Toolmaking, CNC Machining, Injection Moulding, Precision Engineering or Manufacturing backgrounds.