Toolmaker

GTS International; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS International in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Tool Room Technician to maintain, repair and modify injection mould tooling. You will operate CNC Mills, CNC Lathes and Grinders and support production with high-tolerance components.

Joining a team on a rotating early/late shift, you will drive improvements in reliability, quality and efficiency across tool making and mould shop activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or vocational training in Toolmaking or related engineering discipline.
• Practical experience in a tool room, mould shop, manufacturing or engineering workshop environment.
• Experience maintaining and repairing injection mould tooling, ideally with hardened steel production tools.
• Strong machining and CNC experience with high tolerances and reading engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of hot runner systems, valve gates and manifolds; good problem solving, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and modify injection mould tooling, including hardened steel production tools.
• Manufacture and fit precision components for production jigs, fixtures and tooling using CNC and conventional machinery.
• Inspect tooling and components to ensure they meet required specifications and tolerances.
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, supporting continuous improvement and maintenance schedules.
• Provide technical support to the Mould Shop, maintain accurate maintenance and quality records, and ensure compliance with health and safety and quality standards.

Skills

Toolmaking

Machining

CNC experience

Tolerance control

Education

Apprenticeship in Toolmaking or related discipline

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
Hours: Rotating shift pattern comprising of an early shift and a late shift (weekly rotation)
Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 5.30am 2pm, Friday 6am 11am
Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 2pm 10pm, Friday 11am 6pm

About the Role

• Join our Tool Room team and play a key role in supporting Production and the Mould Shop

• Take responsibility for the maintenance, repair and modification of injection mould tooling.

• Set up and operate a range of tool room machinery, including CNC Mills, CNC Lathes and Grinders.

• Help ensure the reliability, quality and efficiency of our manufacturing operations.

• Work on a rotating early and late shift pattern, contributing to a team focused on improving manufacturing performance and quality.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and modify injection mould tooling, including hardened steel production tools.

• Manufacture and fit precision components for production jigs, fixtures and tooling using CNC and conventional machinery.

• Inspect tooling and components to ensure they meet required specifications and tolerances.

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, supporting continuous improvement and maintenance schedules.

• Provide technical support to the Mould Shop, maintain accurate maintenance and quality records, and ensure compliance with health and safety and quality standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• An apprenticeship, vocational qualification or equivalent training in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.

• Practical experience in a tool room, mould shop, manufacturing or engineering workshop environment.

• Experience maintaining and repairing injection mould tooling, ideally including hardened steel production tools.

• Strong machining and CNC experience, with the ability to work to high tolerances and interpret engineering drawings.

• Knowledge of hot runner systems, valve gates and manifolds, alongside good problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.

Right to Work: Sponsorship is NOT available either now or in the future. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.