Mould Maker / Composite Tooling Technician

Comton Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Dudley seeks a skilled GRP Mould Maker to join its production team. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining moulds for toilet pans and accessories, ensuring high precision and quality. Ideal candidates have experience in GRP mould making and are skilled in hand lay-up and gelcoat application. Join a supportive workplace committed to teamwork and safety.

Benefits

Opportunities for skills development

Supportive team environment

Stable career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in GRP mould making or composite tooling.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings to tight tolerances.
• Health & safety/COSHH training preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create master patterns and apply surface preparation for moulds.
• Inspect and maintain moulds to ensure safety and longevity.
• Ensure moulds meet engineering specifications from drawings.

Skills

GRP mould making

Hand lay-up

Gelcoat application

Laminating

Finishing skills

Power tools competence

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ in composites or related trade

Job description

About the Role

Seeking a skilled GRP Mould Maker / Composite Tooling Technician to join our production team. You\'ll play a key role in manufacturing and maintaining the moulds behind our market-leading toilet pans, basins, and accessories. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone who thrives on precision, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in producing durable, accurate, and repeatable work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture: Create master patterns, apply surface preparation, gelcoat, laminates, and reinforcement to moulds.
• Maintain & Repair: Inspect, repair, refinish, and polish moulds to extend their lifespan and ensure safe handling.
• Process & Quality: Work from engineering drawings or CAD files, ensuring moulds meet exact specifications.
• Health & Safety: Follow COSHH requirements and use appropriate PPE when working with resins, catalysts, and fibreglass.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace at all times.

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven experience in GRP mould making or composite tooling.
• Skilled in hand lay-up, gelcoat application, laminating, and finishing.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings to tight tolerances.
• Strong finishing skills: sanding, polishing, and achieving Class A surfaces.
• Competent with power tools (grinders, sanders, polishers).
• Knowledge of resins, catalysts, gelcoats, and release agents.
• Bonus: experience with solid surface casting.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ in composites, GRP, or related trade preferred but not essential.
• Hands-on GRP/composite tooling experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Health & safety/COSHH training preferred but not essential.

Why Join?

• Be part of a supportive team producing products used worldwide.
• Stable and rewarding career in a growing company.
• Opportunities for skills development and career progression.
• Work in a culture that values precision, safety, and teamwork.