Die Maintenance Technician/Toolmaker

Theo James Recruitment; Washington; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Group pension

Job summary

Theo James Recruitment is recruiting for a Die Maintenance Technician/Toolmaker - Mould in Washington, Tyne and Wear. The role focuses on the maintenance, optimisation, and performance of injection moulding and press tooling.

You will work a 3-shift rotation, handling both reactive and planned tasks, collaborating with production, engineering and quality teams to deliver robust solutions and mentoring junior members.

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling maintenance, preferably within injection moulding.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Skilled in tool finishing, bedding, and hot runner/manifold systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and optimise injection moulding and press tooling.
• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on shift with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality to resolve issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Carry out precision machining, fault diagnostics and welding repairs (MIG/TIG/ARC).
• Mentor junior team members and uphold high tooling standards.

Skills

Tooling maintenance experience

Fault-finding

Tool finishing and bedding

Hot runner systems

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Grinding

Polishing

Precision machining

PUWER knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Die Maintenance Technician/Toolmaker - Mould
Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear
Salary: £47,000 - £53,000 per annum including shift allowance, dependent on experience.
Shifts: 3 Shift Rotation
Contract: 1 year FTC

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus 8 stats goes up by a day after 5 years and then another day after 10 years
• childcare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• free car park and on-site canteen facilities
• Uniform
• Group pension 5% matched and death in service which is 4 times the salary

The Company:

Join a leading, fast-paced manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation in the automotive and industrial sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality production. As a Die Maintenance Technician, you will be part of a skilled team that supports cutting-edge production processes and tooling excellence.

Job Description:

As a Die Maintenance Technician, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the performance, maintenance, and optimisation of injection moulding and press tooling. You'll work independently on your shift, tackling both reactive and planned maintenance tasks. In this dynamic production environment, the Die Maintenance Technician will collaborate with production, engineering, and quality departments to resolve issues, implement root cause analysis, and deliver long-term solutions. Your work will involve precision machining, fault diagnostics, and welding repairs including MIG, TIG, and ARC. You'll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and ensuring high tooling standards are maintained.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Experience in tooling maintenance (preferably within injection moulding)
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability
• Skilled in tool finishing, bedding, and working with hot runner/manifold systems

Desirable:

• MIG, TIG, Micro TIG, ARC welding experience
• Knowledge of PUWER and safe lifting/slinging
• Familiarity with grinding, polishing, and precision machining techniques

Why Should You Apply?

• Be part of a stable, well-established company with opportunities for development
• Work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise
• Perfect role for an experienced Die Maintenance Technician seeking autonomy and impact
• Competitive pay and shift rotation providing excellent work-life balance
• A great opportunity to grow your career and mentor others