Injection Mould Toolmaker – Day Shift, Training

Omega Plc

Belthorn

On-site

GBP 43,000 - 48,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Training programme

Modern facility

Safety and quality focus

Job summary

Omega Plc in Belthorn, Lancashire is recruiting a Toolmaker to maintain, repair, and modify injection moulding tools within a modern, food-grade manufacturing facility. You will work with hot runner systems, lathes, mills, grinders, and contribute to machine uptime.

The role requires proven toolmaking experience, an apprenticeship, and the ability to diagnose issues on the shop floor. It offers a Monday–Friday days pattern, a structured onboarding, and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

Proven Injection Moulding Toolmaker experience in manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of injection mould tooling, repair, and maintenance.
Competence in turning, milling, surface grinding, and universal grinding.

Responsibilities

Carry out maintenance, repair, and modification of injection moulding tools.
Diagnose and resolve tooling issues on the shop floor and in the toolroom.
Work on hot runner systems and support production performance.
Operate manual centre lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and grinding equipment.
Conduct precision machining to maintain tooling to high quality standards.
Support continuous improvement to enhance tool performance and reliability.
Manage workload and plan tooling activities during quieter periods.
Collaborate with production and engineering to minimise downtime.