Toolmaker

JR United Kingdom; Melksham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in injection moulding is seeking a Toolmaker to join their expanding team. The role involves maintaining and repairing mould tools, with opportunities for skill development in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a strong background in tooling and engineering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in mould tool maintenance and tool making essential.
• Must be familiar with hot runner and valve gate systems.
• Ability to read and understand 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair injection mould tools on site.
• Analyse blueprints to determine design and production methods.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and functionality.

Skills

Injection Mould Tooling

CNC Machining

Blueprint Analysis

Precision Measurement

Education

Engineering Qualifications / Time Served Apprenticeship

Tools

Lathe

Milling

Grinding

Spark Eroding Equipment

Job description

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Job Overview:On behalf of our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Toolmaker to join their team.

Remit:

• As a Toolmaker you will be responsible for the maintenance, service and repair of injection mould tools on site
• The successful candidate will be required to have previous injection mould tooling experience, competent with using manual and CNC machines the ability to work on their own initiative within a small tooling team
• This is an exciting position for a Toolmaker working a days role who is keen to join a company going through an expansion period where they can learn and develop their skills further

Role:

• Carry out Repairs, make improvements and modifications of precision tools, dies, moulds, and fixtures within injection moulding operation.
• Analyse blueprints, specifications and material requirements to determine optimal design and production methods.

Program and operate computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM) software.

• Use precision measuring instruments, such as micrometres, gauge blocks, drop clocks, shadowgraph to measure, inspect and confirm tooling conforms to CAD data.
• Collaborate with technical and production team to ensure quality and functionality of tooling, fixtures or jigs required within the operation.
• Implement necessary changes to improve tool performance and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues with tools and recommend repairs or modifications.
• Carry out general tool maintenance and repairs as part of daily task.
• Maintain accurate records of tool repairs, modifications, production and performance.
• Adhere to safety, quality and production standards.
• Continuously learn and stay current with advancements in tool making technology and equipment.
• Carry out continuous 5S improvements within the toolroom to support with daily efficiency.

Experience:

Previous mould tool maintenance / tool making experience

• Engineering Qualifications / Time Served Apprenticeship
• Knowledge of operating toolroom machinery such as Lathe, Milling, Grinding, Polishing and Spark eroding equipment Sodic / Charmilles.
• Must be familiar with hot runner and valve gate systems Yudo particularly.
• Have knowledge of multi cavitation tooling with a basic understanding of hydraulic & electrical wiring systems.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, work on own initiative or within a small tooling team.
• Understanding of electrical systems
• Ability to read and understand 2D drawings
• Computer literate with experience of using MS Excel, MS Word & Power Point

Key Words: Toolmaker, Mould Toolmaker, Tool Maker, Tooling Engineer, Tooling Technician, CNC Machinist, Injection Moulding, Mould Tooling

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