Injection Moulding Toolmaker

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions

Belthorn

On-site

GBP 43,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Structured training and development

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Toolmaker to join a busy toolroom in Blackburn, Lancashire. The role is a full-time days position, with 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, supporting production by maintaining tooling performance and diagnosing tooling faults.

You will work across manual machining, grinding and hot runner systems, operating lathes and grinders, and performing proactive maintenance with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications

Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Toolmaker or Toolmaker in manufacturing.
Versatile across manual machining and grinding disciplines.
Experience with manual lathes, milling machines, surface and universal grinders.
Experience with hot runner systems and fault diagnostics.
Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently.
Proactive workload management and hands-on problem solving.

Responsibilities

Carry out a wide range of toolroom and toolmaking activities.
Work with and maintain hot runner systems.
Diagnose and resolve tooling faults on the production shop floor.
Operate manual centre lathes and milling machines.
Carry out surface grinding and universal grinding.
Maintain and repair tooling to a high standard.
Identify and resolve mechanical and tooling issues efficiently.
Support production requirements and minimise downtime.
Manage your own workload effectively with minimal supervision.
Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and workmanship.

Skills

Injection moulding toolmaking

Manual machining

Grinding

Fault diagnostics

Hot runner systems

Education

Recognised apprenticeship and trade qualifications

Tools

Manual centre lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Universal grinders

Job description

Injection Moulding Toolmaker

Full-Time Days Blackburn, Lancashire BB1

Salary: £43,243.49 £47,675.95 per annum

Full time permanent role working Monday to Friday 8am 4pm or 9am 5pm

About the Role

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Injection Moulding Toolmaker to join a busy and dynamic toolroom environment in Blackburn.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Toolmaker who enjoys a hands-on role and has a versatile background across manual machining, grinding, injection moulding tooling and fault diagnosis.

You will play an important role in supporting production, maintaining tooling performance and ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out a wide range of toolroom and toolmaking activities.
Work with and maintain hot runner systems.
Diagnose and resolve tooling faults on the production shop floor.
Operate manual centre lathes and milling machines.
Carry out surface grinding and universal grinding.
Maintain and repair tooling to a high standard.
Identify and resolve mechanical and tooling issues efficiently.
Support production requirements and minimise downtime.
Manage your own workload effectively and work with minimal supervision.
Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and workmanship.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

Have proven experience as an Injection Moulding Toolmaker or Toolmaker within a manufacturing environment.
Be fully versatile across manual machining and grinding disciplines.
Have experience using manual lathes, milling machines, surface grinders and universal grinders.
Have experience working with hot runner systems and fault diagnostics.
Be self-motivated, reliable and capable of working independently.
Be proactive and able to manage workload effectively, including during quieter periods.
Have a practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and quality.

A recognised apprenticeship and relevant trade qualifications are preferred.

Training & Development

A structured three-month training period will be provided on the day shift, along with ongoing support to help you become familiar with the role, processes and equipment.

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