Tooling Engineer

Hunter Selection; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Overtime Available

Job summary

Hunter Selection in Telford is seeking a skilled Tooling Engineer to maintain and repair injection moulding tools and support production. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and tooling improvements.

Ideal candidates will have mould tooling experience, hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge, and experience with Lathes, Milling, and Surface Grinding. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or fitting apprenticeship/training.
• Previous Toolmaker experience within an injection moulding environment.
• Knowledge of sequential gate hot runner systems.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders relating to tooling cores and hot runner systems.
• Experience using lathes, milling machines and surface grinding equipment.
• Basic electrical knowledge relating to tool heating systems and controls.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Crane operating experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair injection moulding tools to support production requirements.
• Respond to tool breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out corrective repairs.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance activities on tooling equipment.
• Conduct routine safety checks on power tools and workshop equipment.
• Work closely with the Tooling Leader to minimise production downtime.
• Monitor tooling spare parts usage and report low stock levels.
• Support production during new tool and product trials.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within the workshop and around machinery.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling systems, processes and working practices.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental standards.
• Complete all tasks efficiently and within agreed timescales.

Skills

Tooling maintenance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Planning

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinding

Job description

Tooling Engineer

Telford, Shropshire

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Salary: £36,000 DOE

Overtime Available

Bonus Scheme

Are you an experienced Toolmaker looking to join a well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation?

We are recruiting for a skilled Tooling Engineer to join a busy and supportive engineering team in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with injection mould tooling experience who enjoys problem-solving, preventative maintenance, and supporting production operations.

You’ll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing injection moulding tools, ensuring maximum uptime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the toolroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair injection moulding tools to support production requirements.


• Respond to tool breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out corrective repairs.


• Perform planned preventative maintenance activities on tooling equipment.


• Conduct routine safety checks on power tools and workshop equipment.


• Work closely with the Tooling Leader to minimise production downtime.


• Monitor tooling spare parts usage and report low stock levels.


• Support production during new tool and product trials.


• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within the workshop and around machinery.


• Identify opportunities to improve tooling systems, processes and working practices.


• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental standards.


• Complete all tasks efficiently and within agreed timescales.

Skills & Experience Required

• Mechanical or fitting apprenticeship/training.


• Previous Toolmaker experience within an injection moulding environment.


• Knowledge of sequential gate hot runner systems.


• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders relating to tooling cores and hot runner systems.


• Experience using lathes, milling machines and surface grinding equipment.


• Basic electrical knowledge relating to tool heating systems and controls.


• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Good planning and organisational skills.


• Crane operating experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

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