Injection Mould Tooling Engineer — Overtime & Bonus

HUNTER SELECTION; Wellington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Available

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Hunter Selection in Telford is seeking a Tooling Engineer to maintain and repair injection moulding tools and to support production in a busy toolroom. You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience with injection mould tooling and hot runner systems is preferred. The role requires strong problem-solving, planning, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship/training in mechanical fitting or toolmaking.
• Experience with injection moulding tooling.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders in tooling cores and hot runner systems.
• Experience with lathes, milling machines and surface grinding equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair injection moulding tools to support production requirements.
• Respond to tool breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out corrective repairs.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on tooling equipment.
• Conduct routine safety checks on power tools and workshop equipment.
• Work with the Tooling Leader to minimise downtime and improve tooling systems.
• Monitor tooling spare parts usage and report low stock levels.
• Support production during new tool and product trials.
• Maintain clean and safe workshop standards and ensure compliance with Health & Safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Planning & organisation

Teamwork

Crane operation experience

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinding equipment

Hydraulic tooling knowledge

Pneumatic tooling knowledge

Job description

Hunter Selection in Telford is seeking a Tooling Engineer to maintain and repair injection moulding tools and to support production in a busy toolroom. You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience with injection mould tooling and hot runner systems is preferred. The role requires strong problem-solving, planning, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a manufacturing setting.