Toolmaker

Kingscroft Professional Resources; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingscroft Professional Resources is seeking a skilled Toolmaker for a well-established manufacturing company. You will work on tooling used in moulding, extrusion, die punch tooling and forming processes, focusing on manufacture, maintenance and optimisation of tooling, jigs and fixtures.

You will be proficient with CNC and manual tool room equipment, interpret drawings and CAD models, mentor apprentices and contribute to tool design development, assembly and repair within a shift-based

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacture, maintenance or repair of tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Skilled with CNC and manual tool room equipment.
• Experience in moulding / rubber processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop moulds, dies, cutting tools, formers, and fixtures used in rubber processing operations.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models and specifications to produce accurate tooling.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimise tool geometry for flow and dimensional stability.
• Machine, grind, mill, turn and finish tooling components using CNC and manual equipment.
• Assemble multi-part moulds and tooling systems to tolerance and surface finish requirements.
• Inspect tooling for wear, perform repairs and root-cause analysis on failures.

Skills

Tool making

CNC machining

Manual toolroom

Drawing interpretation

Tools

CNC machines

Milling machines

Grinders

Lathe turning

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.