Toolmaker

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Upper Harlestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Toolmaker to support their production team. The ideal candidate will have toolmaking experience and an HNC in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include managing tool repairs and working on injection mould tools, alongside opportunities for training and development. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented individual looking to grow within the industry.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Training & development opportunities

Company pension

Opportunity to increase annual leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in toolmaking or high precision machining.
• Competent in using overhead cranes.
• Experience with workshop tools like lathes, CNC, welding.

Responsibilities

• Manage modification & repair of tools.
• Complete servicing of complex injection moulds.
• Work with the Technical team to improve efficiency.

Skills

Toolmaking experience

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Job Overview

Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Toolmaker to support continued business growth.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Training & development opportunities
• Company pension
• Opportunity to increase annual leave entitlement up to an extra 5 days
• Free parking

Remit

Reporting to the Technical Director as a Toolmaker you will provide a key resource to the Production and Technician team.

• The role of Toolmaker will involve working on prototype and production mould tools for the rubber and plastics industry alongside associated ancillary equipment and jigs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the modification & repair of tools internally and with external toolmakers where required (including strip, clean and servicing of tools)
• Manage critical spares and ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Complete strip-down and servicing of complex injection moulds
• Work closely with the Technical and Operations team to improve efficiency and processes
• Provide manageable timescales to relevant employees on any work being completed
• Provide solutions to prevent reoccurring damage to certain tools
• Manage workload independently and with the Technical Director accordingly allowing for subcontract work when required
• Complete annual tooling reviews for Automotive products

Experience Requirements

• Experience in toolmaking or high precision machining, mould toolmaking experience would be a distinct advantage
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Experience with relevant workshop tools and equipment such as lathes, CNC milling, grinders, welding and EDM spark erosion.
• Qualified with experience of using overhead cranes
• Competent in communication both on the telephone and emails
• Resilient, reliable, and determined.
• Mature, hard-working with a keen attention to detail and willingness to get involved.

Key Words

“Injection Mould Toolmaker”, “Tooling Technician”, “Tool maker”, “Toolmaker”, “Mould Tooling”, “Tooling Maintenance”, “Mould Tool Design”, ”Tooling Engineer”, “injection moulding”, “CNC”

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