Injection Mould Toolmaker

Sierra 57 Consult; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technical engineering and manufacturing is seeking an Injection Mould Toolmaker. This role involves assembling, servicing, and modifying injection mould tooling while ensuring high workmanship standards. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical skills and experience in the injection moulding sector.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills required.
• Previous injection moulding or press tool making experience is a must.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work within a small tooling team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assembly, servicing, and modification of injection mould tooling.
• Manufacture new injection mould tools from technical drawings and CAD data.
• Repair, modify and maintain existing production tooling.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering Qualification / Time Served Apprenticeship

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Overview:Working alongside our client, a specialist injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an Injection Mould Toolmaker to join their team.

Remit:

• As a Toolmaker you will be responsible for the assembly, servicing and modification of injection mould tooling from base components using handheld tools or machines if required.
• This role would suit skilled Injection Moulding Toolmakers however CNC Machinists, Technicians and Precision Engineers will also be considered as training and development can be offered.

Responsibilities:

• The successful Toolmaker will manufacture new injection mould tools from technical drawings and 3D cad data to a high level of workmanship in an efficient and cost effective manner
• Repair, modify and maintain existing production tooling
• Fully hardened steel production tools
• Operate all toolroom plant and machinery safely ensuring necessary protective clothing and equipment is used at all times.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the toolroom.
• Suggest any possible improvements to tooling or processes.
• Log completed tool maintenance and repair work using the systems and databases provided.
• Ensure correct marking and labelling of tools.
• Be proactive in suggesting improvements in productivity and efficiency, part of the continual improvement program.
• Good housekeeping (5S) – ensure that the factory and surrounding areas are kept tidy and within health and safety guidelines

Requirements:

• Engineering Qualification / Time Served Apprenticeship
• Have strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Previous injection moulding or press tool making/ maintenance experience
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, work on own initiative or within a small tooling team.
• General understanding of how to safely operate toolroom equipment and machinery
• Have excellent attention to detail and precision
• Experience in interpreting engineering drawings both 2D and 3D
• Computer literate with experience of using MS Excel, MS Word & Power

Key Words: “Tooling Technician”, “Tool maker”, “Toolmaker”, “Mould Tooling”, “Tooling Maintenance”, ”Tooling Engineer”, “injection moulding”, “CNC”

FOOTER

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK

Sierra 57 Consult –

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics & Packaging

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