Tooling engineer

New Appointments Group Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Sittingbourne seeks an experienced Tooling Engineer for a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will handle the maintenance and repair of tooling and injection moulds, ensuring efficient operation. Candidates must have a strong background in machining and good communication skills. This role operates on a rotating shift schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of tooling and injection moulds.
• Strong background in machining techniques and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Desirable: knowledge in hydraulics/pneumatics, hot runner systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and reactive maintenance on tooling and injection moulds.
• Diagnose tooling faults and carry out appropriate repairs.
• Manufacture and maintain tools, jigs, fixtures, and components.

Skills

Qualified toolmaker/engineer/technician

Machining: turning, milling, grinding, spark erosion

Injection moulding processes knowledge

Diagnosis and resolution of tooling issues

Good communication skills

IT literacy

Job description

Tooling Engineer

Location: Sittingbourne | Hours: Rotating shifts, Monday to Friday

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Tooling Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment. You\'ll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and manufacture of tooling and injection moulds, ensuring equipment operates efficiently and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and reactive maintenance on tooling and injection moulds.
• Diagnose tooling faults and carry out appropriate repairs.
• Manufacture and maintain tools, jigs, fixtures, and components using machining techniques such as turning, milling, surface grinding, and spark erosion.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure tools are fit for purpose.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, using appropriate PPE, and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding any tooling issues or maintenance requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified toolmaker/engineer/technician or completed apprenticeship.
• Strong background in machining: turning, milling, grinding, spark erosion.
• Technical knowledge of injection moulding processes.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve tooling-related production issues.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• IT literate.

Desirable: hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge, hot runner systems, overhead crane, or forklift/pedestrian stacker experience.

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