Toolroom Engineer

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Norwich; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Modern manufacturing environment

Onsite subsidised canteen

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a skilled Toolroom Engineer for a busy injection moulding facility in Norwich. You will maintain, service and modify mould tools and hot runner systems to keep downtime to a minimum and support production demands.

The ideal candidate will have apprenticeship-trained Toolmaker experience, proficiency with CNC tooling, TIG welding and precision metrology. On-site work with opportunities for training and long-term progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained Toolmaker or similar engineering qualification.
• Experience in injection moulding manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of injection mould tools and hot runner systems.
• Competent in milling, turning, grinding and precision fitting techniques.
• Experience using CNC machinery.
• Proven TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, cleaning, servicing and repair of injection mould tools.
• Perform mould conversions to produce different cap variants.
• Set jacks on mould plates and undertake de-tipping of fixed mould halves.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Machine components using conventional and CNC milling, turning and grinding equipment.
• Polish damaged or worn mould components to restore product quality standards.
• Undertake TIG welding repairs on moulds, cavities, tooling components and ancillary equipment.
• Manufacture and modify components for injection mould tools and associated equipment.
• Inspect and measure components using CMM equipment, micrometres, callipers, slip gauges, microscopes and other precision measuring instruments.
• Diagnose tooling faults and identify root causes of recurring issues.
• Service and maintain hot runner systems, including heaters, manifolds, thermocouples, valve gates and control loops.
• Test electrical systems, resistances and voltages to ensure tools are functioning correctly.
• Carry out tool rewiring as required.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, replacing seals and components where necessary.
• Inspect cooling systems and identify leaks or flow restrictions.
• Service rotating core systems, guide bushes, bearings and hydraulic cylinders.
• Repair EFI cabinets and perform online diagnostic testing on tools running in production presses.
• Design and manufacture jigs and fixtures to assist with tooling repairs and continuous improvement activities.
• Complete tooling evaluations and maintenance reports to assist with forecasting maintenance costs.
• Ensure all SOPs, maintenance records and tooling documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Participate in tool trials and new tooling introductions with external toolmakers and suppliers.
• Support the Toolroom Manager and Toolroom Team Leader with additional engineering activities as required.

Skills

TIG welding

CNC machinery

Reading drawings

Precision measuring

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Apprentice Toolmaker qualification

Tools

CNC milling

CMM equipment

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Role: Toolroom Engineer
Department: Engineering Toolroom
Location: Norwich, Norfolk UK.
Full time, Permanent role.
Shift Pattern & Salary scale based on experience:

2 Shift (with a Saturday morning)
Mon to Fri Days/Lates & (Sat every 2nd wk with a 2100 finish on the Friday night before) - 45,431.26 to 52,246.01

OR

Rotational Shift - 4 on 4 off 12hr shifts 2days/2nights - 52,870.83 to 60,801.35

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Toolroom Engineer to join our manufacturing team. Working within a busy injection moulding environment, you will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, repair, modification and continuous improvement of injection mould tools and hot runner systems.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring mould tools operate at maximum efficiency, minimising downtime and supporting uninterrupted production to meet customer demand.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with strong toolmaking, machining and fault-finding skills who enjoys working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, cleaning, servicing and repair of injection mould tools.
• Perform mould conversions to produce different cap variants.
• Set jacks on mould plates and undertake de-tipping of fixed mould halves.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Machine components using conventional and CNC milling, turning and grinding equipment.
• Polish damaged or worn mould components to restore product quality standards.
• Undertake TIG welding repairs on moulds, cavities, tooling components and ancillary equipment.
• Manufacture and modify components for injection mould tools and associated equipment.
• Inspect and measure components using CMM equipment, micrometres, callipers, slip gauges, microscopes and other precision measuring instruments.
• Diagnose tooling faults and identify root causes of recurring issues.
• Service and maintain hot runner systems, including heaters, manifolds, thermocouples, valve gates and control loops.
• Test electrical systems, resistances and voltages to ensure tools are functioning correctly.
• Carry out tool rewiring as required.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, replacing seals and components where necessary.
• Inspect cooling systems and identify leaks or flow restrictions.
• Service rotating core systems, guide bushes, bearings and hydraulic cylinders.
• Repair EFI cabinets and perform online diagnostic testing on tools running in production presses.
• Design and manufacture jigs and fixtures to assist with tooling repairs and continuous improvement activities.
• Complete tooling evaluations and maintenance reports to assist with forecasting maintenance costs.
• Ensure all SOPs, maintenance records and tooling documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Participate in tool trials and new tooling introductions with external toolmakers and suppliers.
• Support the Toolroom Manager and Toolroom Team Leader with additional engineering activities as required.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Ideally a apprentice trained Toolmaker, Toolroom Engineer or similar engineering qualification.
• Experience working within an injection moulding manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of injection mould tools and hot runner systems.
• Competent in milling, turning, grinding and precision fitting techniques.
• Experience using CNC machinery.
• Proven TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience with mould flow and tooling modifications.
• Familiarity with EFI control systems.
• Experience attending tooling trials and supporting new product introductions.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

What our client offers

• Competitive salary.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Modern manufacturing environment.
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• Opportunity to work with advanced tooling and injection moulding technology.
• Long-term career progression within a successful and growing business.

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries.