Injection Mould Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer

Ambitions Personnel; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is looking for an Injection Mould Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer in Sutton-In-Ashfield. The role focuses on manufacture, maintenance, repair and improvement of plastic injection mould tools within a modern toolroom environment.

You will work with CNC milling, CAD/CAM, 3D CAD data and precision fitting to ensure high-quality tooling and production efficiency. The ideal candidate has hands-on toolmaking experience and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years post-apprenticeship experience within a toolroom or precision engineering environment.
• Proven experience manufacturing, maintaining or repairing plastic injection mould tools.
• Strong CNC machining experience, particularly CNC milling.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machinery.
• CNC programming experience using Fanuc, Hurco or similar controls.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, such as Fusion 360, OpenMind Hypermill or similar.
• Ability to generate CNC toolpaths from STEP and IGES models.
• Experience working from detailed engineering drawings and 3D CAD data.
• Strong precision fitting, bench work and tool assembly skills.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of EDM would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar would be beneficial.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive troubleshooting and problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble and maintain plastic injection mould tools.
• Carry out tooling repairs, servicing and modifications.
• Diagnose tooling issues and identify practical solutions.
• Set and operate CNC milling machines.
• Program CNC machinery and generate machining strategies where required.
• Produce CNC programmes using CAD/CAM software.
• Work from engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Manufacture precision mould components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out precision fitting, bench work and tool assembly.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify components.
• Carry out inspections using micrometers and gauges, with CMM inspection where required.
• Support tooling improvements to improve production performance.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe toolroom environment.

Skills

3–5+ years post-apprenticeship

Plastic injection mould tools

CNC milling

CAD/CAM software

STEP/IGES toolpaths

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Toolmaking apprenticeship

Tools

Fusion 360

OpenMind Hypermill

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Injection Mould Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer

Sutton-In-Ashfield
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary – £38,000 - £45,000

Ambitions Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Injection Mould Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based inSutton-In-Ashfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer with a strong background in plastic injection mould tooling and precision engineering to join a modern, well-equipped toolroom.

This is not a general CNC machining role. We are looking for someone with hands‑on experience in the manufacture, maintenance, repair and improvement of plastic injection mould tools, who takes pride in working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.

The Role

As an Injection Mould Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer, you will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining and repairing injection mould tools, helping to ensure production runs efficiently and tooling remains to the required standard.

You will work closely with the wider engineering and production teams, using CNC machining, CAD/CAM, precision fitting and inspection techniques to manufacture and maintain high-quality tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble and maintain plastic injection mould tools.
• Carry out tooling repairs, servicing and modifications.
• Diagnose tooling issues and identify practical solutions.
• Set and operate CNC milling machines.
• Programme CNC machinery and generate machining strategies where required.
• Produce CNC programmes using CAD/CAM software.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Manufacture precision mould components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out precision fitting, bench work and tool assembly
• Use hand tools and precision measuring equipment to verify components.
• Carry out inspections using equipment such as micrometers, verniers and gauges, with CMM inspection where required.
• Select appropriate tooling, machining strategies, feeds and speeds.
• Support tooling improvements and modifications to improve production performance.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe toolroom environment.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 3–5+ years' post-apprenticeship experience within a toolroom or precision engineering environment.
• Proven experience manufacturing, maintaining or repairing plastic injection mould tools.
• Strong CNC machining experience, particularly CNC milling.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machinery.
• CNC programming experience using Fanuc, Hurco or similar controls.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, such as Fusion 360, OpenMind Hypermill or similar.
• Ability to generate CNC toolpaths from STEP and IGES models.
• Experience working from detailed engineering drawings and 3D CAD data.
• Strong precision fitting, bench work and tool assembly skills.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of EDM, including spark erosion and/or wire erosion, would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar, would be beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• A practical and proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.

The Ideal Background

We're particularly interested in candidates who have worked within:

• Plastic injection mould tooling
• Injection mould manufacture
• Toolrooms
• Precision engineering
• Mould maintenance and repair
• CNC toolmaking
• Specialist manufacturing environments

Candidates with a strong toolmaking apprenticeship and hands-on injection mould tooling experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business
• Modern, well-equipped toolroom
• Varied and technically challenging work
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced engineering team
• Long-term career development opportunity

If you're an experienced Injection Mould Toolmaker, Tooling Engineer or Toolroom Engineer looking for your next long-term opportunity in the Mansfield area, we'd love to hear from you.

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