Toolmaker - Injection Moulding

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £38-45k

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Pension 7% matched

Well invested toolroom

Variety and skill development

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Toolmaker for an injection moulding operation in Tredegar, South Wales. This permanent, days-based role offers varied technical work and ownership of tooling repairs within a busy manufacturing environment.

You'll join an experienced engineering team, share knowledge with apprentices, and benefit from a stable, non-rotating shift pattern with an early finish on Fridays and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Recognised Toolmaking apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience maintaining, repairing and modifying precision tooling, ideally in plastic injection moulding.
• Strong manual machining and precision fitting skills from drawings.
• Experience stripping, inspecting and rebuilding mould tools and understanding components.
• Ability to diagnose tooling faults and propose practical solutions.
• Willingness to work with production and engineering teams as priorities shift.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing faults with injection mould tools, identifying root causes of tooling failures.
• Stripping, inspecting, repairing and rebuilding mould tools and components.
• Using manual machining and precision fitting equipment to repair and modify tools.
• Collaborating with Production, Maintenance and Engineering to address tooling issues affecting quality.
• Supporting the introduction of new mould tools and their ongoing improvement.
• Sharing knowledge with less experienced colleagues and apprentices.

Skills

Toolmaking apprenticeship

Manual machining

Precision fitting

Engineering drawings

Fault diagnosis

Education

Toolmaking apprenticeship

Job description

Toolmaker - Injection Moulding

Tredegar | £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

Days, Monday to Friday | Early finish on Fridays | Overtime available

Yolk Recruitment is working with an established international manufacturer to recruit an experienced Toolmaker for its South Wales operation. This is a permanent, days-based position offering varied technical work, an experienced engineering team and the opportunity to take ownership of tooling repairs and improvements within a busy manufacturing environment.

The business has a long history of manufacturing in South Wales and is part of an established international group supplying major automotive manufacturers and the aftermarket. Staff retention is strong, with many employees having spent decades with the company, and opportunities to join the Toolmaking team are rare. The site has a strong long-term order book and has recently invested in five new injection moulding machines, alongside its established, well-equipped toolroom.

The role offers a good variety of technical work, from precision machining and smaller tooling repairs through to more involved fault finding and modifications. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and a team of developing Toolmakers, with the opportunity to share your knowledge while continuing to develop your own skills. With regular day shifts, an early finish every Friday and voluntary overtime available, it's an opportunity to enjoy interesting, practical work without the demands of a rotating shift pattern.

What you'll be doing

• Diagnosing and repairing faults with injection mould tools, identifying the underlying causes of tooling failures and production problems.
• Stripping, inspecting, repairing and rebuilding mould tools, including the manufacture and replacement of individual tooling components.
• Using manual machining and precision fitting equipment to carry out repairs and modifications to the required tolerances.
• Working closely with Production, Maintenance and Engineering to resolve tooling issues affecting product quality or manufacturing performance.
• Supporting the introduction of new mould tools, including their preparation, modification and ongoing improvement.
• Sharing your experience with less experienced colleagues and apprentices, helping to develop their technical knowledge without taking on formal people management responsibilities.

What we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced Toolmaker who can work independently, diagnose problems and take responsibility for repairs from initial investigation through to completion. You'll need:

• A recognised Toolmaking apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience maintaining, repairing and modifying precision tooling, ideally within plastic injection moulding.
• Strong manual machining and precision fitting skills, with the ability to work accurately from engineering drawings.
• Experience stripping, inspecting and rebuilding mould tools, with a good understanding of their components and operating principles.
• The ability to diagnose tooling faults and identify practical solutions, rather than simply replacing damaged components.
• A willingness to work closely with production and engineering colleagues, responding to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Experience within an injection moulding environment would be particularly relevant, although we'd also be interested in speaking with experienced Toolmakers from other precision tooling backgrounds who have the practical skills to make the transition.

And this is what you'll get in return

• £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Permanent day shifts, 7am - 3.45pm, 11am finish Friday.
• Matched pension contribution to 7%
• A well invested business and fully kitted toolroom
• Variety in the role with opportunity to further develop your technical experience