Tooling Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Available

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting a skilled Tooling Engineer to join the engineering team in Telford. You will service, repair and maintain injection moulding tools, ensuring high uptime and supporting production through tool changes and trials.

The role requires experience in injection mould tooling, hydraulic/pneumatic systems and metalworking equipment. You will work with the Tooling Leader to reduce downtime and improve tooling processes in a busy workshop.

Qualifications

• Experience in injection mould tooling within a manufacturing environment.
• Maintenance and repair of tooling to maximise uptime and efficiency.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform corrective repairs on tooling equipment.

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 housekeeping standards in workshop and around machinery.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental standards.

Skills

Injection mould tooling

Maintenance

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Hydraulic & pneumatic tooling

Lathes & milling

Electrical knowledge

Planning & organisation

Health & Safety

Crane operation

Education

Mechanical or fitting apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinding

Hydraulic cylinders

Pneumatic systems

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.

Code: INDENM

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