Toolmaker (Injection Moulding)

Sartorius; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-Being

On-site parking

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Sartorius in Stonehouse is looking for a Toolmaker to maintain and repair injection mould tooling, and to set up CNC mills, lathes, and grinders for production.

You will work with mould tools, support the Mould Shop, and contribute to ISO 13485 and quality records while training apprentices and upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or vocational qualification in Toolmaking or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in a tool room, mould shop or engineering workshop.
• Experience maintaining injection mould tooling and hardened steel production tools.
• High-tolerance machining capability and CNC experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work with 3D modelling software.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and modify injection mould tooling.
• Manufacture and fit components for production jigs and tooling.
• Set up and operate CNC Mills, CNC Lathes and grinders safely.
• Inspect tooling and components to specs and tolerances.
• Participate in preventative maintenance and ISO 13485 compliance.
• Support mould shop and injection moulding manager.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure ISO/quality standards.
• Assist apprentice development and training.

Skills

Toolmaking

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing engineering

CNC machining

Reading drawings

3D modelling

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Apprenticeship or vocational qualification in Toolmaking

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Position Overview

Be part of our Tool Room team in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. Join our Tool Room team as a Toolmaker and play a key role in supporting all areas of Production and the Mould Shop. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing injection mould tooling, while setting up and operating equipment including CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Grinders and other tool room machining equipment. Your work will help ensure the reliability, quality and efficiency of our manufacturing operations, contributing to better health for more people.

This position is based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire and operates on a rotating shift pattern comprising an early shift and a late shift rotation: Monday to Thursday 5.30am - 2pm, Friday 6am - 11am and Monday to Thursday 2pm - 10pm, Friday 11am - 6pm.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and modify injection mould tooling, including hardened steel production tools, to support manufacturing operations
• Manufacture and fit high-quality components for production jigs, fixtures and tooling using CNC and conventional tool room equipment
• Set up and operate CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Grinders and other tool room machinery safely and efficiently
• Inspect tooling and components visually and using appropriate measuring equipment to ensure compliance with required specifications and tolerances
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on tools, jigs and fixtures and support the development of preventative maintenance schedules in line with ISO 13485 requirements
• Support tooling and process improvement activities while providing day-to-day support to the Mould Shop team and the Manager of Injection moulding
• Maintain accurate maintenance, repair and compliance records while ensuring adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IVD regulations and good documentation practices
• Follow quality system requirements, elevate quality-related issues where appropriate and maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety
• Support apprentice development through training, coaching and knowledge sharing

What will convince us

• Apprenticeship, vocational qualification or equivalent training in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline
• Hands‑on experience within a tool room, mould shop, manufacturing or engineering workshop environment
• Experience maintaining, repairing and modifying injection mould tooling, including hardened steel production tools
• Strong machining experience with the ability to achieve high‑tolerance work
• CNC machining experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of hot runner systems, valve gates and manifolds
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work with 3D modelling software
• Strong problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills and a highly organised approach to work

Requirements

• In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team‑spirit and international collaboration
• Communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
• Health & Well‑Being: Wide section of health and well‑being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services
• Intelligent working environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment
• Attractive Working Conditions 39 hours working week
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Free parking on site
• Free hot and cold drinks
• Health & Well‑Being Competitive benefits package, including:
• Group Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Private Dental Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Insurance (Employee Paid)
• Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution.