Injection Mould Toolmaker

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Launton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established injection mould tool manufacturer in Launton is seeking an experienced Injection Mould Toolmaker to support their growing business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for manufacturing and repairing injection mould tools to high standards. This role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for ongoing training and development. Candidates must have experience with toolroom equipment and the ability to read technical drawings.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Quarterly profit related bonus

Private healthcare plan

Discount shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent is required.
• Must have experience in repairing and maintaining injection mould tools.
• Competent in the use of various toolroom equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, service, repair and modify injection mould tools.
• Assess tools and components for repair or modification.
• Dismantle injection mould tools methodically.

Skills

Experience in repairing and maintaining injection mould tools

Competent in manual and standard toolroom equipment

Ability to read and understand 2D and 3D drawings

Experience in CNC machining

Excellent communication skills

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification or toolmaker apprenticeship

Tools

Manual lathes

Mills

Surface grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Manual spark eroder

CAD

Job description

Job Overview

Working closely with your client, an established injection mould tool manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Injection Mould Toolmaker to join their team to support continued business growth.

Benefits

• Mon-Fri Days Role offering flexible working hours
• Available overtime at a rate X1.5
• Quarterly profit related bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Private healthcare plan
• Free flu vaccination
• Holiday buy back scheme
• Discount high street and on-line shopping vouchers

Remit

• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Mould Toolmaker to join a forward-thinking company who are going through an exciting period of business growth
• The successful Toolmaker will join a highly skilled technical team of toolmakers and will have extensive opportunities for training and further personal development
• The right Toolmaker candidate MUST HAVE experience in repairing and maintaining injection mould tools with the ability to read and understand technical drawings.

Role

• In the role of Toolmaker, you will be required to manufacture, service, repair and modify injection mould tools to the highest standard.
• As Toolmaker you will assess the tools and components supplied by customers and investigate the best course of action for repairing or modifying the tooling.
• Methodically dismantling injection mould tools.
• Back engineer and document various parts of an injection mould tool and other components used in mechanical / precision engineering.
• Liaise with the toolroom manager to plan and priorities the workload.
• Maximise machine utilisation and overall equipment in an efficient manner.
• To ensure Health, Safety and Environmental Policies are always adhered to.
• Conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner, whilst maintaining a good appearance acceptable to our customers and management.

Experience Requirements

• Mechanical engineering qualification or toolmaker apprenticeship or equivalent
• Experience in repairing and maintaining injection mould tools
• Competent in the use of manual and standard toolroom equipment (lathes, mills, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, manual spark eroder)
• Ability to read and understand drawings and models in both 2D and 3D
• Sound decision making and problem-solving skills
• The ability to efficiently complete tasks on time and always maintaining the company's high standard
• Experience in CNC machining - EDM
• Exposure to CAD and 3D modelling (Visi, NCG Cam, Machining Strategist)
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

Key Words

“Toolmaker”, “Mould Toolmaker”, “Tooling Engineer”, “Injection Mould Toolmaker”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”, “Toolmaking”, “Mould Tooling”

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