Precision Tooling Technician – Injection Moulding

Hero Recruitment Group; Kildare; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare subsidy

Private pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Exposure to tooling

Collaborative team

Job summary

Hero Recruitment Group in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, seeks a hands-on Tooling Support Technician / Toolmaker to maintain high-precision tooling and support new product introductions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will repair and maintain injection moulds, support tool builds, and drive improvements alongside Production and Engineering teams while upholding GMP standards and safety guidelines. This role offers career development and exposure to industry-leading tooling.

Qualifications

• Toolmaking qualification desirable but not essential.
• Trade background (Mechanical, Electrical, Carpentry or similar) advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing or regulated GMP environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining high-precision injection moulds, including multi‑cavity, hot runner, valve‑gated and stack moulds.
• Supporting tool builds, tool changes, trials and validations.
• Manufacturing and repairing jigs, fixtures and mould spare parts.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues alongside Production and Engineering teams.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to process enhancements.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety and GMP standards.

Skills

Toolmaking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

LOTO experience

Maintenance mindset

Education

Toolmaking qualification desirable

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Forklift

Lock Out/Tag Out

Job description

Hero Recruitment Group in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, seeks a hands-on Tooling Support Technician / Toolmaker to maintain high-precision tooling and support new product introductions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will repair and maintain injection moulds, support tool builds, and drive improvements alongside Production and Engineering teams while upholding GMP standards and safety guidelines. This role offers career development and exposure to industry-leading tooling.