Toolmaker

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

Job summary

A leading company in the plastic injection moulding sector seeks a skilled Toolmaker for their production facility in Crawley. The successful candidate will manufacture and assemble tooling as well as perform repairs, ensuring high-quality output in a flexible working environment. Competitive salary and notable company benefits are offered, emphasizing a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Group Cash Plan after one year

Christmas shutdown

Employee voucher scheme

Annual attendance bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of injection mould tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with standard toolroom machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble mould tooling.
• Carry out routine repairs and maintenance.
• Inspect work and ensure quality.

Skills

Mould tooling knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Machinery operation

Job description

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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**
• 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.