Machinist/Toolmaker

Oscar & Harvey Limited; Mansfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar & Harvey Limited in Mansfield Woodhouse seeks an experienced tooling engineer to join a growing team focused on plastic injection mould tools. You will be hands-on with tooling manufacture, maintenance, and fault diagnosis, reading engineering drawings to guide fabrication.

The role requires CNC operation and programming with Fanuc/Hurco, use of EDM where needed, and CAM/CAD workflow using Fusion 360, Openmind, or SolidWorks-based tooling. A post-apprenticeship background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in toolroom or precision engineering.
• Experience with plastic injection mould tools is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, build and maintain plastic injection mould tools.
• Program and operate CNC machines (Fanuc/Hurco).
• Fit tools, bench, inspect and fault diagnose tooling.
• Work from supplied 3D models to generate machining programs and tooling strategies.

Skills

Precision engineering

Reading engineering drawings

Post-apprenticeship exp

Injection mould tooling basics

Education

Toolmaking apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc CNC

Hurco CNC

CMM

EDM (spark/wire)

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

Working for a friendly , inclusive business based in Mansfield Woodhouse, this is a great opportunity to join a growing business and have a steady career nd excellent benefits.

Core Skills & Experience:

A background in injection mould tooling is strongly preferred, though candidates with broader precision engineering or toolroom experience and a willingness to develop in this area will be considered, this is not a general machining role. Experience in the manufacture, build, and maintenance of plastic injection mould tools is extremely desirable, alongside hands‑on CNC machining (milling), tool fitting, benching, and fault diagnosis. You should be comfortable reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Technical Competencies:

Proven experience with CNC machine operation and programming (Fanuc, Hurco, or similar) is required. Familiarity with CMM is preferred & traditional hand gauge inspection is expected. Experience with EDM (spark erosion or wire) is also strongly preferred.

CAD/CAM:

A working knowledge of CAD/CAM software is also required for this role. Experience with at least one mainstream CAM package for generating and proving out CNC toolpaths is essential, Fusion 360, Openmind Hypermill or similar. The ability to work from supplied 3D models (STEP/IGES) to produce machining programs with appropriate tooling strategies, feeds, and speeds is expected. Experience with a 3D CAD package for basic model viewing, modification, or electrode design (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) would be a distinct advantage, particularly given the nature of the tooling work carried out at the business.

Experience Level:

Minimum 3–5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in a toolroom or precision engineering environment, ideally with exposure to plastic injection mould tools.

Hours of Work:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
• Friday: 8:00am–2:00pm (20-minute break)