Mould Maker / Composite Tooling Technician

Thomas Dudley; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Dudley is seeking a skilled GRP Mould Maker / Composite Tooling Technician to join their production team. You'll be responsible for manufacturing and maintaining moulds for high-quality toilet pans and basins. Candidates should have experience in GRP mould making, with a focus on precision and safety. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in producing durable work.

Qualifications

• Experience in GRP mould making or composite tooling.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Health & safety/COSHH training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create master patterns and apply surface preparation.
• Inspect and maintain moulds for longevity.
• Work from engineering drawings ensuring specifications are met.
• Follow health and safety standards while working with materials.

Skills

GRP mould making

Composite tooling

Problem-solving

Hand lay-up skills

Finishing skills

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ in composites

Tools

Power tools (grinders, sanders, polishers)

Job description

Overview

Thomas Dudley Ltd is 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.

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.
• 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.