Injection Mould Tooling Maintenance Tech – Overtime & Growth

Elix Sourcing Solutions; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for injection moulding tools in Washington, Tyne and Wear. You will perform maintenance on plastic mould tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at a state-of-the-art facility.

The role involves troubleshooting tooling issues, carrying out welding (MIG/TIG/ARC) as required, and implementing corrective actions. A background in plastics mould tooling maintenance is essential, with overtime expected on a 3-shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing injection mould tools in a plastics moulding environment.
• Not suitable for candidates with only metal pressing or fabrication experience.
• Welding skills required across MIG, TIG and ARC as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repairs to plastic injection moulding tools.
• Troubleshoot mould tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Carry out MIG, TIG and ARC welding as required.
• Diagnose tooling failures and plan proactive maintenance.

Skills

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Arc Welding

Injection mould tooling

Maintenance Experience

Troubleshooting

Plastics Moulding

Tooling Diagnostics

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Arc welding equipment

Hot runner systems

Manifold systems

Job description

Elix Sourcing Solutions is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for injection moulding tools in Washington, Tyne and Wear. You will perform maintenance on plastic mould tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at a state-of-the-art facility.

The role involves troubleshooting tooling issues, carrying out welding (MIG/TIG/ARC) as required, and implementing corrective actions. A background in plastics mould tooling maintenance is essential, with overtime expected on a 3-shift pattern.