Toolmaker

Eurocell Plc; Swanwick CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the building industry is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to diagnose and resolve tooling-related issues in the extrusion process. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 Qualification in Engineering or relevant experience, along with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in precision machining. The role includes a competitive salary and attractive perks like a healthcare plan, generous holiday, and a company pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Free Healthcare plan

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit

Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x Annual Salary

Christmas shutdown

Option to join the Share Save Scheme

Company Pension Plan

Employee discount on products

Colleague Referral Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a toolmaker in a plastic extrusion or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of tooling design and materials, particularly plastics.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve tooling-related issues in the extrusion process.
• Identify wear and defects affecting production efficiency.
• Ensure all tooling meets quality standards and tolerances.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Precision machining

Reading technical drawings

Understanding plastic extrusion processes

Education

Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Engineering

Apprenticeship in Toolmaking

Tools

Edm Machinery

Manual Workshop Machinery

Job description

Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious, and looking for great team players to grow with us. You will be making and repairing extrusion and injection mould tools, jigs and fixtures, troubleshooting extrusion and injection moulding equipment to find out whether it is or isn t the tool causing an equipment failure and maintaining tooling so that our uPVC products can be manufactured with minimal, or zero interruption caused by faulty tooling. WHAT OUR TOOLMAKERS DO:

• Diagnose and resolve tooling‑related issues in the extrusion process,
• Identify wear, defects, and other technical problems affecting product quality or production efficiency
• Ensure all extrusion tools and dies meet quality standards and are within tight specified tolerances
• Work closely with the engineering team to optimize tool designs
• Assist with new product development by providing technical insight and tooling expertise
• Proactively suggest improvements to tooling designs and manufacturing techniques to improve production speed, reduce material waste, and increase tool longevity
• Maintain accurate records of tooling specifications, repairs, modifications, and tool performance data
• Trouble shooting faults in the manufacturing process to determine whether there is a tooling problem requiring fix or repair
• Read and understand technical drawings to manufacture/make parts and tools for the extrusion facilities and injection moulding
• Use manual workshop machinery and EDM machinery
  Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Engineering/ Apprenticeship in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of plastic extrusion processes, tooling design, and the behaviour of various plastics during extrusion
• Knowledge of materials, particularly in relation to plastics used in extrusion processes
• Proficiency in precision machining, including turning, milling, sparking and grinding
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose tooling or extrusion issues
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Proven experience as a toolmaker in a plastic extrusion or similar manufacturing environment
• Experience working with various extrusion tooling materials and an understanding of how different materials affect the extrusion process
  You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays – normally 33 days in total each year
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
• Christmas shutdown
• Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee discount on Eurocell products
• Discounts across many well‑known online and high‑street retailers
• A blend of training, including e‑learning and on the job training to help your career development
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
• Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career