Toolmaker

ASC Connections; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the Manchester area is seeking a Toolmaker for their New Mould Manufacturing Team. This role involves manufacturing and maintaining injection mould tooling, programming CNC machines, and ensuring quality through inspections. The position offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus, healthcare coverage, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Private Health Insurance with BUPA

Annual bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Strong background in injection mould tool manufacture, repair, modification, and maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of mould tool assembly.
• Proficient in programming and operating CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, preventative maintenance, and day-to-day servicing of injection mould tooling.
• Programming & operating CNC machines.
• Creating inspection reports for Quality Control and external audits.

Skills

CNC programming

Injection mould tooling

Technical drawing interpretation

Manual machining processes

Quality control

Education

Time served / apprentice trained Toolmaker

Job description

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

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Contact Phone:

01527 60070

Date Published:

14-May-2024

A leading manufacturer of fastener products in the Manchester area is seeking a Toolmaker to join their New Mould Manufacturing Team.

Working in a state-of-the-art factory that continuously invests, this role carries a high importance within the Mould Manufacturing process.

***Up to £39,500, annual bonus of circa £800, working Monday to Friday days with early finish Friday, 33 days holiday, Bupa***

Your duties as Toolmaker will include -

• Manufacture, preventative maintenance and day-to-day servicing and repairs of injection mould tooling
• Programming & operating CNC machines
• Inspecting work using CMM and 3D profiling machines
• Creating inspection reports for Quality Control and external auditors
• Keeping reliable and accurate manufacturing and inspection data to use for both Quality and customer
• auditing
• Involvement in continuous improvement activity, embracing and initiating technological advances within the workplace

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

• Be a time served / apprentice trained Toolmaker with a strong background in injection mould tool manufacture, repair, modification and maintenance
• Have a good base knowledge of multi cavitation plastic injection mould tools
• Have in-depth knowledge of mould tool assembly
• Have knowledge of the principles of manual machining processes including, milling, turning & surface grinding
• Be proficient in programming and operating CNC machinery
• Be able to read and understand technical drawings
• Have a working knowledge of basic computer software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

On offer –

• A basic salary of £39,350.64 per annum
• Overtime available and paid: 3 Midweek, 1.5 Saturday and 2.0 Sunday
• Annual Bonus (based on company performance, usually around £780 per employee)
• Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7am – 3:30pm Friday 7am – 2:30pm
• Healthcare - Private Health Insurance Scheme with BUPA (Partners and dependents under the age 21 can be added)

If you feel you have what it takes to fulfil the above role, or would like to find out more, please apply to this advert.

Located in Manchester, this role is commutable from Warrington, Stockport, Macclesfield, Bolton and all surrounding areas

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom