Toolmaker

ASC Connections; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Oxfordshire is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join their team. The role involves manufacturing, servicing, repairing, and modifying injection mould tools, weighing up to 2.0 tons. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship, experience in working with injection mould tools, and the ability to use various manual toolroom equipment. The position offers a competitive salary of around £42K, plus benefits such as additional holidays and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21 days paid holiday + bank holidays

Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• A mechanical engineering qualification, toolmaker apprenticeship, or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience of working on injection mould tools.
• Competence in the use of manual and standard toolroom equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, service, repair and modify injection mould tools of up to 2.0 tons in weight.
• Methodical dismantling of injection mould tools.
• Assess customer tools and components, investigating repair or modification options.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of working on injection mould tools

Competence in the use of manual and standard toolroom equipment

Ability to read and understand drawings and models

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification or toolmaker apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Surface grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Manual spark eroder

Job description

Toolmaker

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire

Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

Contact Name: Katie Gibbs

Contact Phone: [phone]

Date Published: 21-May-2024

An opportunity has arisen for a Toolmaker to join multi-talented team of CAD Designers and Toolmakers within a business that specialises in new injection mould tool manufacture, tooling repairs and modifications.

Responsibilities

• The manufacture, service, repair and modification of injection mould tools of up to 2.0 tons in weight
• Methodical dismantling of injection mould tools
• Assessing customer tools and components, investigating the best course of action for repairing or modifying

Qualifications

• A mechanical engineering qualification, toolmaker apprenticeship or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience of working on injection mould tools
• Competence in the use of manual and standard toolroom equipment (lathes, mills, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, manual spark eroder)
• An ability to read and understand drawings and models in both 2D and 3D

On offer for the successful Toolmaker

• A salary of circa £42K – negotiable, depending on experience
• 08:00-17:00 Mon to Thursday and 08:00-14:30 Fridays
• 21 days paid holiday + bank holidays
• Additional buy back holidays.
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Health Cash Plan

Based in Oxfordshire, this role is commutable from Banbury, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bicester, Northampton and all surrounding areas.

Apply now to start your application!

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