Injection Mould Toolmaker

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in injection moulding and tooling seeks an experienced Toolmaker to join their skilled team. This role involves manufacturing and modifying injection mould tools using advanced machinery in a modern toolroom. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic workload, working with state-of-the-art equipment while contributing to innovative solutions for diverse moulding needs. The company prides itself on excellent working conditions and a supportive team ethos. If you are passionate about precision machining and want to thrive in a busy, growing environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

23 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Excellent working conditions

Great team ethos

Busy and growing business

Well-equipped Toolroom

Approachable management

Structured working atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience in injection mould Toolmaking and high precision machining.
• Ability to work to tight timescales without compromising quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and modify Injection mould tools in a modern well-equipped toolroom.
• Use manual milling and turning machines, surface and cylindrical grinders.

Skills

Injection Mould Toolmaking

High Precision Machining

Manual Milling

CNC Machining

General Toolmaking

Fitting and Assembly

Modification of Injection Mould Tools

Fault Finding

Tools

Hurco Machining Centres

Sodick Wire Eroding

Sodick CNC Spark Eroding

Jones & Shipman Surface Grinders

Manual Milling Machines

CNC Wire Eroder

Job description

Toolmaker

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary: up to £38,000 per annum (Negotiable dependent on experience)

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Excellent working conditions
• Great team ethos
• Busy and growing business
• Well-equipped Toolroom
• Approachable management
• Structured working atmosphere
• Relaxed, yet busy environment
• Lots of overtime available

Company Profile

One of the UK’s leading injection moulding and mould tooling companies who have been established for over 40 years is looking for an experienced Toolmaker due to recent investment in larger and modern premises, state-of-the-art machinery, and making great additions to their already highly skilled workforce. The company offers excellent working conditions alongside a highly skilled and friendly team. The workload will be interesting and varied, using various machinery and providing full turnkey solutions for all moulding requirements.

Job Profile

As the successful Injection Mould Toolmaker, your main functions will be to manufacture and modify Injection mould tools in a modern well-equipped toolroom, with Hurco machining centres, Sodick Wire eroders, Sodick CNC Spark eroders, and Jones & Shipman surface grinders.

Duties:

• Use of manual milling and turning machines (conventional mills and lathes)
• Use of surface and cylindrical grinders
• Use of manual and CNC spark eroders
• Use of CNC wire eroder
• Modification & repair of Injection Mould Tools
• Manufacture and fitting of new injection mould tools
• Using hand tools such as files, hacksaws, and grinders
• Experience in general toolmaking, milling, grinding, and fitting
• Wiring of Hot runner systems and fault finding

Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in injection mould Toolmaking and high precision machining
• Understanding and experience of fitting and assembly of complex mould tools including their repair
• Ability to work to tight timescales without compromising quality and safety
• Modification of Injection Mould Tools in a well-equipped modern tool room
• Preparing new Mould Tools for Production
• Maintenance, repair, and modification of Injection Mould Tools
• Experience in general toolmaking, milling, grinding, and fitting
• Manufacture of Injection Mould Tools using the latest technology in a newly fitted out toolroom
• Experience in toolmaking, manual milling, turning, grinding, EDM Wire and spark erosion, and fitting; CNC Machining experience an advantage
• Must have the ability to communicate well and be part of a team in a small business

Hours of Work:

• 41.5 hrs per week
• Core Hours of Work: Mon-Thurs 8-5pm, Friday 8-4pm
• Overtime rate: + 10%