Tooling Engineer

HUNTER SELECTION; Wellington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Available

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Hunter Selection in Telford is seeking a Tooling Engineer to maintain and repair injection moulding tools and to support production in a busy toolroom. You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience with injection mould tooling and hot runner systems is preferred. The role requires strong problem-solving, planning, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship/training in mechanical fitting or toolmaking.
• Experience with injection moulding tooling.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders in tooling cores and hot runner systems.
• Experience with lathes, milling machines and surface grinding equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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 on tooling equipment.
• Conduct routine safety checks on power tools and workshop equipment.
• Work with the Tooling Leader to minimise downtime and improve tooling systems.
• Monitor tooling spare parts usage and report low stock levels.
• Support production during new tool and product trials.
• Maintain clean and safe workshop standards and ensure compliance with Health & Safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Planning & organisation

Teamwork

Crane operation experience

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinding equipment

Hydraulic tooling knowledge

Pneumatic tooling knowledge

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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