Toolmaker / Pattern Maker

Allstaff Recruitment Careers; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Toolmaker - Pattern Maker based in Bedford for a well-established company. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing patterns/models, creating moulds, and conducting repairs. The role offers a salary between £35,000 - £38,000 per annum and is a permanent, full-time position with specific working hours. This position is ideal for candidates who have a strong attention to detail and hands-on skills in mould making and pattern production.

Responsibilities

• Produce a pattern/model from various materials based on technical drawings.
• Create a mould using wet lay or cast resin method.
• Conduct welding to finish moulds as required.
• Fit pins and frames into the mould and finish by hand polishing.
• Apply paint or sealants when necessary.
• Repair moulds on-site or in the workshop.
• Diagnose production issues and make necessary alterations.

Job description

Allstaff Recruitment are currently seeking a Toolmaker - Pattern Maker based in Bedford for a well-established company.

Summary of the Toolmaker - Pattern Maker role

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum

Location: Bedford

Type of Contract: Permanent, Full-time.

Hours: Monday Thursday 7:00am 4:00pm, Friday 7:00am 1:00pm.

Responsibilities of the Toolmaker - Pattern Maker

• To produce a pattern / model of the required part out of a variety of materials, working from technical drawings, plastic or plywood templates or from existing foam samples.
• Produce a mould using wet lay or cast resin method.
• Carry out welding to finish mould as and when required.
• Fit pins, frames or other components into the mould when needed and finish the mould by hand polishing, ready for production.
• Apply paint or sealants where necessary.
• Repair moulds either in place on the track or in the workshop as required.
• Where Production experiences problems, to diagnose the cause of the problem and make the necessary alterations to rectify the problem.

Requirements for a successful Toolmaker - Pattern Maker