Toolmaker

ASC Connections; Bicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Toolmaking company in Bicester is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their multi-skilled team. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 with a varied workload including manufacturing, servicing, and modifying injection mould tools. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering qualification, experience repairing mould tools, and competence with toolroom equipment. Enjoy working in a modern environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Time-served or recognized mechanical engineering qualification.
• Experience repairing and maintaining injection mould tools.
• Competent in manual and standard toolroom equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing, servicing, repairing, and modifying injection mould tools.
• Assessing customer-supplied tooling and components for repairs.
• Reverse-engineering and documenting components within injection mould tools.

Skills

Time-served or recognized mechanical engineering qualification

Experience repairing and maintaining injection mould tools

Competent in the use of manual and standard toolroom equipment

Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings and 3D models

Experience with CAD, 3D modelling, and CNC machining

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Surface grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Manual spark eroders

Job description

A well-established and respected Toolmaking company, specialising in both new injection mould tool manufacture and tooling repairs/modifications, is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their multi-skilled team of CAD Designers and Toolmakers.

Up to £45,000, Days Monday - Friday

Working in a state-of-the-art toolroom, you will enjoy a varied workload - ranging from initial concept work through to tool sampling, inspection reporting, modifications, and repair projects.

As an Injection Moulding Toolmaker, your duties will include:

• Manufacturing, servicing, repairing, and modifying injection mould tools
• Assessing customer-supplied tooling and components, determining the most effective approach for repair or modification
• Reverse-engineering and documenting components within injection mould tools, as well as parts used in mechanical and precision engineering
• Liaising with the Toolroom Manager to plan and prioritise workload

To be successful in the role of Toolmaker, the ideal candidate will:

• Be time‑served or hold a recognised mechanical engineering qualification
• Have experience repairing and maintaining injection mould tools
• Be competent in the use of manual and standard toolroom equipment (lathes, mills, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, manual spark eroders)
• Be able to read and interpret 2D drawings and 3D models
• Have experience with CAD, 3D modelling, and CNC machining

If you're looking for a days-based role within a modern toolroom environment and enjoy a varied workload, click the link to apply!

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