Toolmaker: Mould & Press Tooling Specialist

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday buy/sell scheme

Recognition and reward scheme

Internal and external learning and dev

On site Café

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Partner leave

Job summary

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd is seeking a Toolmaker for an established injection moulding manufacturer. You will repair, maintain and improve mould and press tooling to production standards, applying your mechanical aptitude and ability to read drawings.

You will work to BS 308 drawing standards, evaluate repairs, inspect tooling, and follow health and safety guidelines. An engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship is required, with experience in milling, turning, grinding and laser

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or time served apprenticeship.
• Confident using measurement tools: micrometres, verniers, slip gauges, gauges.
• Experience with hot runner, unscrewing mould and progression strip tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Computer literacy with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture parts as specified by Tool Order Request using current drawings.
• Work to BS 308 drawing standards and related BS standards.
• Evaluate repair jobs to restore tooling to spec and production standards.
• Inspect and test tooling to ensure it meets specifications and quality requirements.
• Comply with current work instructions and health and safety regulations.
• Operate machines and processes (mills, lathes, grinders, EDM) and perform benchwork.
• Maintain tools and report any equipment malfunctions promptly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Team player

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Inspection & testing

Education

Engineering qualification / time served apprenticeship

Tools

Milling

Turning

Grinding

Laser welding

EDM sinkers

Job description

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd is seeking a Toolmaker for an established injection moulding manufacturer. You will repair, maintain and improve mould and press tooling to production standards, applying your mechanical aptitude and ability to read drawings.

You will work to BS 308 drawing standards, evaluate repairs, inspect tooling, and follow health and safety guidelines. An engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship is required, with experience in milling, turning, grinding and laser