Toolmaker

Disabled Workers Co-operative; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bishop Auckland is seeking an experienced engineer to handle moulding breakdowns and perform precision machining. Applicants should have significant experience with injection moulding tooling and a relevant engineering qualification. Responsibilities include maintenance, repairs, and ensuring health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Full details can be obtained through application.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with injection moulding tooling.
• Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship including ONC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Proven machining and welding skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Respond to moulding breakdowns in a busy production environment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and servicing of mould tools.
• Diagnose mould faults and carry out repairs.
• Work with production teams to prioritise breakdowns effectively.
• Carry out precision machining including EDM, milling, turning and grinding.
• Prepare new mould tooling for production.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S).
• Adhere to health and safety expectations and standards at all times.

Skills

Injection moulding tooling experience

Machining skills

Welding skills

Communication abilities

Collaboration abilities

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

ONC in engineering discipline or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Responsibilities

• Respond to moulding breakdowns in a busy production environment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and servicing of mould tools.
• Diagnose mould faults and carry out repairs.
• Work with production teams to prioritise breakdowns effectively.
• Carry out precision machining including EDM, milling, turning and grinding.
• Prepare new mould tooling for production.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S).
• Adhere to health and safety expectations and standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with injection moulding tooling.
• Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship including ONC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Proven machining and welding skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

How to Apply

Please contact Megan Maguire via email ([e-mail]).

Additional

The Disabled Workers Co-operative Ltd. Reg No. 4418227