Plastic Moulding Toolmaker

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Christmas shutdown

State pension

Cash plan

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Pertemps Crawley Perms in Horsham is seeking an experienced injection mould toolmaker with bench fitting expertise to produce and assemble bespoke mould tooling solutions. You will work on tooling in steels and alloys, ensuring high-quality assemblies and repairs.

The role requires time-served proficiency, the ability to read technical drawings, and skilled use of standard toolroom machinery. CAD/CAM, Wire EDM and CMM experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Time-served Toolmaker with hands-on bench fitting experience for injection mould tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in using standard toolroom machinery (surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, manual lathes, and mills).
• Desirable skills: Experience with CAD/CAM software, Wire/Spark erosion, and CMM.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture full mould tooling and modular systems in steels and alloys.
• Assemble, fit, modify, refurbish, service, and repair injection mould tooling.
• Machine to a high standard using standard toolroom equipment.
• Manufacture jigs and fixtures to support the mould shop.
• Inspect own work and maintain accountability for output quality.

Skills

Toolmaking

Bench fitting

Reading drawings

Machining

CAD/CAM

Wire EDM

CMM

Tools

CAD/CAM

Wire EDM

CMM

Surface grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Manual lathes

Mills

Job description

Location/Workplace: Horsham/On-site parking available

Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: Core hours between 08:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday (flexible start time)

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced, time-served injection mould Toolmaker with bench fitting experience to manufacture and assemble bespoke mould tooling solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture full mould tooling and modular systems in steels and alloys.
• Assemble, fit, modify, refurbish, service, and repair injection mould tooling.
• Machine to a high standard using standard toolroom equipment.
• Manufacture jigs and fixtures to support the mould shop.
• Inspect own work and maintain accountability for output quality.

Key Requirements

• Time-served Toolmaker with hands-on bench fitting experience for injection mould tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in using standard toolroom machinery (surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, manual lathes, and mills).
• Desirable skills: Experience with CAD/CAM software, Wire/Spark erosion, and CMM.

Benefits & Package

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Christmas shutdown and company socials.
• Government pension scheme (after qualifying period).
• Optional group cash plan and attendance bonus