Toolmaker

Kingscroft Professional Resources; Aberaman; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingscroft Professional Resources is seeking a skilled Toolmaker for a specialist manufacturing company. You will work on tooling design, development, manufacture and repair for moulding and forming processes, using CNC and manual tool room equipment.

The role involves interpreting drawings, selecting materials and optimising tooling for performance and longevity. You will contribute to process improvements, maintain tooling integrity and mentor apprentices, supporting a secure and expanding

Qualifications

• Experience in design, manufacture, and repair of tooling and fixtures.
• Experience with moulding tooling in rubber processing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop moulds, dies, cutting tools, formers and fixtures for rubber processing operations.
• Machine, grind, mill, turn, and finish tooling components using CNC and manual equipment; assemble multi-part moulds and tooling systems.
• Inspect tooling for wear or damage, perform repairs and refurbishments, carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor apprentices and share expertise with the toolroom team.

Skills

Toolmaking

CNC machining

Maintenance

Mentoring

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC machines

Job description

Are you as skilled Tool Maker looking for a new role. Are you skilled in manufacture, repair, and optimisation of tooling used in moulding, extrusion, die punch tooling and forming processes. Are you looking to work for an established and ambitious business that invests and develops its manufacturing facilities? Kingscroft are recruiting for a Toolmaker to work for specialist manufacturing company. As the ideal candidate you will have experience working in the manufacture, maintenance or repair of tooling, jigs and fixtures ideally within technical moulding. You will be skilled with technical engineering ability in CNC and manual tool room equipment.

Tooling Design Development

• Design and develop moulds, dies, cutting tools, formers, and fixtures used in rubber processing operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications to produce accurate tooling.
• Select appropriate materials for tooling based on temperature, pressure, abrasion, and chemical resistance requirements.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimise tool geometry for flow, curing, release, and dimensional stability.
• Mentor apprentices.

Tool Manufacture Assembly

• Machine, grind, mill, turn, and finish tooling components using CNC and manual equipment.
• Assemble multi part moulds, dies, and tooling systems ensuring correct alignment, tolerances, and surface finish.
• Apply surface treatments or coatings to improve tool life and product quality.

Tool Maintenance Repair

• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, or dimensional drift; carry out repairs, refurbishments, and adjustments.
• Maintain mould parting lines, venting, cavity surfaces, and sealing features to ensure consistent product quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis on tooling failures and implement corrective actions.
• Service all die cutting tools by means of total preventative maintenance.
• Control all key spares.

This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in a secure and well established business. The role is shift orientated with plenty of opportunity for overtime if you want it.