Tooling Engineer

Midianet; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Sittingbourne is seeking a Tooling Engineer responsible for the maintenance and repair of tooling and injection moulds. You will conduct routine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience with machine tools and can interpret engineering drawings. This role emphasizes hands-on work and attention to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to diagnose tooling faults.
• Familiarity with health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine tooling maintenance.
• Undertake troubleshooting and repairs on injection moulds.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.

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.
• Undertake troubleshooting and carry out repairs on injection moulds.
• Diagnose tooling faults and identify appropriate methods of repair.
• Use of machine tools as appropriate.
• To make tools which are fit for purpose for the engineering team, as well as performing tool maintenance activities.
• Hands on mould toolmaking, jigs and fixture and conventional machining techniques such as lathe work, surface grinding, milling work and spark erosion.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Completion and maintenance of appropriate records.
• 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

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

Communication

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