Mould Die Maintenance Technician & Toolmaker (3‑Shift)

Theo James Recruitment; Washington; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Die Maintenance Technician/Toolmaker in Washington, Tyne and Wear. This position offers a salary of up to £47k and includes a shift allowance. The role requires expertise in tooling maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with MIG and TIG welding. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various departments while ensuring high tooling standards. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a stable manufacturing company influenced by innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 stats

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Free car park and on-site canteen

Uniform

Group pension 5% matched

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling maintenance, preferably within injection moulding.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Skilled in tool finishing, bedding, and working with hot runner/manifold systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure performance, maintenance, and optimisation of injection moulding and press tooling.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality departments to resolve issues.
• Conduct precision machining, fault diagnostics, and welding repairs.

Skills

Tooling maintenance

Problem-solving

Tool finishing

Fault-finding ability

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Die Maintenance Technician/Toolmaker in Washington, Tyne and Wear. This position offers a salary of up to £47k and includes a shift allowance. The role requires expertise in tooling maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with MIG and TIG welding. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various departments while ensuring high tooling standards. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a stable manufacturing company influenced by innovation and continuous improvement.