Injection Mould Tooling Maintenance Technician

Miles Platts Limited; Blaby; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workwear provided

Company bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Miles Platts Limited in Blaby, Leicestershire, is seeking a Tool Maintenance Technician to provide dedicated maintenance and servicing support for the company’s plastic injection mould tooling. You will perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to keep moulds ready for production.

You will work with Production and Toolroom teams to prioritise maintenance, identify wear or defects, and maintain accurate service histories while following health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with injection mould tooling and maintenance.
• Able to strip and rebuild tooling accurately.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Familiarity with bolsters, inserts and mould components.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on injection mould tools.
• Strip, clean, inspect and service moulds and components.
• Identify worn or defective components and recommend actions.
• Maintain tool maintenance records and service history.
• Liaise with Production and Toolroom to prioritise maintenance.
• Support reactive maintenance when production issues occur.

Skills

Mould tooling

Mechanical fitting

Tool stripping

Wear/damage detection

Mould construction

Hand tools

Machining basics

Surface grinding

Independent work

Toolmaking

CAD/CAM

Preventive maintenance systems

Bolsters maintenance

Measurement tools

Maintenance records

Education

Toolmaking or mechanical engineering background

Tools

Measuring equipment

Workshop equipment

Job description

Miles Platts Limited in Blaby, Leicestershire, is seeking a Tool Maintenance Technician to provide dedicated maintenance and servicing support for the company’s plastic injection mould tooling. You will perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to keep moulds ready for production.

You will work with Production and Toolroom teams to prioritise maintenance, identify wear or defects, and maintain accurate service histories while following health and safety procedures.