Toolmaker

Advanced Technical Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in plastic injection moulding is seeking a Lead Plastic Injection Mould Toolmaker for their Oxford facility. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, being apprentice trained or qualified. Responsibilities include manufacturing new injection mould tools and modifying existing tooling, with knowledge in CNC and CAD/CAM essential. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary of around £45k, benefits like pension, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Occasional overtime

25 days holiday + BH

Pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5 or more years’ experience in plastic injection moulding.
• Proven experience in CNC and CAD / CAM.
• Experience with Hot runner systems / Valve gates and manifolds.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new injection mould tools from technical drawings and 3D CAD data.
• Maintain and modify existing tooling.
• Produce fully hardened steel production tools.

Skills

Toolmaker

Plastic Injection Moulding

CNC

CAD / CAM

Steel

Apprentice

Education

Apprentice served Toolmaker

Qualified plastic injection mould toolmaker

Job description

A leading manufacturer of high quality plastic injection moulded parts and assemblies is now looking for a Lead Plastic Injection Mould Toolmaker to join their Oxfordshire facility.

The successful applicant will be Apprentice trained or a qualified plastic injection mould tool toolmaker.

Reporting to the Toolroom Manager, you will be responsible for the manufacture of new injection mould tools from technical drawings and 3D cad data to a high level of workmanship in an efficient and cost effective manner.

You will also maintain and modify existing tooling.

With previous experience of CNC machining and CAD / CAM software, you will produce fully hardened steel production tools.

This role is offered on a permanent, full time, day shift, with excellent benefits, including early finish on Fridays, occasional overtime, 25 days holiday + BH, pension scheme, and free parking.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for an Apprentice served Toolmaker, with 5 or more years’ experience in plastic injection moulding; or a a qualified plastic injection mould tool toolmaker.

It is essential you have proven experience in CNC and CAD / CAM, working with steel / hardened steel.

Also required is experience with Hot runner systems / Valve gates and manifolds

Additional Information

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested for verification.

Salary / benefits

to c£45k, plus occasional overtime, pension and benefits.

Job Term

Job Term : Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Skills

Toolmaker, Plastic Injection Moulding, CNC, CAD / CAM, Steel, Apprentice