Toolmaker

ASC Connections; Crawley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Crawley is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to manufacture and assemble mould tooling. This role offers competitive salary and flexible work arrangements, including a potential 4-day workweek. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with injection mould tools, technical drawing interpretation, and operation of toolroom machinery. Join a company committed to continuous improvement and employee welfare.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Group Cash Plan for healthcare

Christmas shutdown

Voucher reward scheme

Annual attendance bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing injection mould tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• High standard of operation with standard toolroom machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble mould tooling and perform repairs.
• Work on single, family, and multi-cavity tools.
• Inspect own work for quality and accountability.

Skills

Injection mould tools knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Toolroom machinery operation

Tools

Surface grinder

Cylindrical grinder

Manual lathes

Mills

Job description

Toolmaker

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Crawley- West Sussex

Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

Contact Name: Katie Gibbs

Contact Email : Contact Phone :

01527 60070

Date Published : 02-Jul-2024

A plastic injection moulding and tooling business offering a complete tooling service to a diverse customer base spanning many industries, is seeking a Toolmaker to join their extensive production moulding facility.

Reporting to the Tooling Manager, the main purpose of this role is to manufacture and assemble mould tooling and carry out routine repairs and maintenance where required.

As a Toolmaker, your duties will include

• Working on single, family and multi-cavity tools up to 2 tonne weight
• Modifications, refurbishment, servicing and repairs of existing mould tooling, as well as manufacturing full mould tooling and modular systems in steels and alloys
• Assembly and fitting of tooling elements and Machining on a range of toolroom machines
• Manufacture of jigs & fixtures to support the mould shop
• Inspection of own work and accountability for quality of work produced

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

• Have extensive knowledge and experience of working on and manufacturing injection mould tools
• Be able to read and interpret technical drawings
• Have experience with standard toolroom machinery such as surface grinder, cylindrical grinder, manual lathes, and mills to a high standard

On offer –

• A salary £36 - 40K open to negotiation for the right skillset
• Flexible Monday to Friday day shift, within 7am – 4pm (40-hour week)
• 4 day working week can be considered
• 25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays (33 total)
• Group Cash Plan and EAP after one full year service – Up to £200 per year claimed back for healthcare such as dental, prescription, physiotherapy, any alternative therapies
• Christmas shutdown
• Voucher reward scheme – peer to peer nomination, Amazon or high street vouchers (£15 - £30)
• Annual attendance bonus – 2 days basic rate of pay if low levels of absence

Based in West Sussex, this role is commutable from Crawley, Brighton, Guildford and all surrounding areas.

If you think your skillset would be a good fit for this role and are looking to work for a company that is committed to continuous improvement, apply now to start your application!

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.