Tooling Engineer

Reed; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturing company is seeking a Tooling Engineer to maintain and repair tooling and injection moulds. The position requires hands-on experience in tooling maintenance, diagnostics, and the interpretation of engineering drawings. The ideal candidate will ensure all work maintains health and safety standards while optimizing tooling performance. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in routine tooling maintenance and repair of injection moulds.
• Hands-on skills in mould toolmaking and machining techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine tooling maintenance to ensure maximum uptime.
• Troubleshoot and repair injection moulds.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in all activities.

Skills

Tooling Maintenance

Machining skills

Diagnostics

Engineering drawings interpretation

Tools

Lathe work

Milling work

Surface grinding

Job description

Overview

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the routine and reactive maintenance and repair of tooling and injection moulds.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibilities and main duties for this position include, but are not limited to:-

• Tooling Maintenance: Conduct routine tooling maintenance as required to ensure maximum up time of injection moulds.
• Maintenance and repairs: Undertake troubleshooting and carry out repairs on injection moulds.
• Diagnostics: Diagnosed tooling faults and identify appropriate methods of repair.
• Machining: Use of machine tools as appropriate.
• Tooling fabrication: To make tools which are fit for purpose for the engineering team, as well as performing tool maintenance activities.
• Toolmaking and machining skills: Hands on mould toolmaking, jigs and fixture and conventional machining techniques such as lathe work, surface grinding, milling work and spark erosion.
• Engineering drawings: Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Record keeping: Completion and maintenance of appropriate records.
• Additional duties: To undertake any other activities requested by the Injection Moulding Tooling & Maintenance Manager or Team Leader, deemed to be within the capabilities of the Tooling Engineer.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Safety focus: Ensure that all machinery under your control is maintained with Health and Safety in mind.
• Housekeeping: Ensure that housekeeping onsite is always maintained to a very high standard.
• Reporting: Report any health and safety issues to the Tool Room Manager / Team Leader.
• PPE: Use provided PPE in accordance with training and health and safety procedures.

Communication

• Issue reporting: Inform the Injection Moulding Tooling & Maintenance Manager or Team Leader, of any issues with machines or equipment requiring attention.
• Attendance notice: It is important to inform the company if you are unable to attend work, at least one hour before your shift commences.