Tooling Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer for a busy manufacturing environment in Sittingbourne. The ideal candidate will handle maintenance, repair, and manufacturing of tooling and injection moulds while ensuring efficient operation. Strong background in machining is essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience performing routine and reactive maintenance on tooling.
• Ability to diagnose tooling faults and carry out repairs.
• Familiar with engineering drawings for tool specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on tooling and injection moulds.
• Diagnose and repair tooling faults.
• Manufacture tools and fixtures using machining techniques.

Skills

Machining

Technical knowledge of injection moulding

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Qualified toolmaker/engineer/technician or completed apprenticeship

Tools

Turning

Milling

Grinding

Spark erosion

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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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