CNC Toolmaker: Injection Mould Tooling Expert

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

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.