Toolmaker

PECO (Pritchard Patent Product Co Ltd); Beer; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PECO (Pritchard Patent Product Co Ltd) in Beer, Seaton is seeking a Toolmaker to manufacture, maintain and repair molds and tooling for plastic model production. The role requires reading technical drawings, machining components to specification, and ensuring parts meet tolerances on the production line.

You will work on-site in a workshop environment, collaborating with production, design and quality teams to improve tool performance and product quality while maintaining safety and orderly work

Qualifications

• Experience in toolmaking, mold making, or precision engineering for plastics.
• Proficiency with workshop machinery: lathes, mills, grinders, drills, and precision measuring tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD designs.
• Knowledge of injection molding and plastic component manufacturing.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills for tooling issues.
• Good communication and teamwork with production, design and quality teams.
• Vocational training or apprenticeship in toolmaking or mechanical engineering.
• Willingness to work on-site in Beer and maintain workshop presence.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, maintain, and repair molds, dies, and tooling used in plastic model production.
• Read technical drawings and machine components to specification.
• Fit and assemble tooling; perform quality checks for tolerances.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues on the production line.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and collaborate with production and design teams to improve tool performance.
• Maintain safe, organized work areas and follow safety procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in the workshop.

Skills

Toolmaking experience

Mold making

Precision engineering

Reading drawings & CAD

Injection molding knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Vocational training

On-site Beer

Education

Vocational training or apprenticeship in toolmaking

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Drilling equipment

Measuring instruments (micrometers, gauges)

CAD software

Job description

Company Description Peco model railways is a specialist manufacturer of high-quality plastic model kits and track ,focusing on precision, detail, and authenticity for hobbyists and collectors. The company values craftsmanship and reliability, producing components that meet strict quality standards. Team members work closely across production, design, and tooling to deliver durable and accurate products. Peco offers a practical, workshop-based environment where technical skills, problem-solving, and attention to detail are highly valued.

Role Description The Toolmaker role at Peco model railways is a full-time, on-site position based in Beer, Seaton . The Toolmaker will be responsible for manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing molds, dies, and tooling used in plastic model production. Daily tasks include reading technical drawings, machining components to specification, fitting and assembling tooling, and performing quality checks to ensure parts meet required tolerances. The role also involves troubleshooting tooling issues on the production line, carrying out preventative maintenance, and collaborating with production staff and designers to improve tool performance and product quality. The Toolmaker is expected to keep work areas safe and organized, follow established safety procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts in the workshop.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in toolmaking, mold making, or precision engineering for plastic or related manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in using workshop machinery and tools (e.g., lathes, milling machines, grinders, drilling equipment, measuring instruments such as micrometers and gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, and CAD-based designs.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to injection molding and plastic components.
• Solid problem-solving skills, including diagnosing tooling issues and implementing practical repairs or modifications.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with production, design, and quality teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing work to high quality and safety standards.
• Relevant vocational training or apprenticeship in toolmaking, mechanical engineering, or a closely related trade; equivalent experience considered.
• Willingness to work on-site in Beer and maintain a reliable, consistent presence in the workshop.