Tooling Support Technician

Uniting Holding; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare subsidy

Private pension scheme access

Job summary

Tooling Support role in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland, is a full-time position within the Tooling department. The Toolmaker will maintain and repair high-volume injection moulds and fabricate or repair jigs and fixtures for mould tooling.

Work with Production and Engineering to troubleshoot mould problems, support tool trials and implement continuous improvement actions, while complying with quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP environments is preferred.
• Trade/technical background in tooling or related mechanical trades.
• Self-starter with results orientation and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain high-precision moulds including multi-cavity and hot runner types.
• Assemble and modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using machine and hand tools.
• Support tool trials, validations, builds and tool changes as needed.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering to troubleshoot mould issues.
• Adhere to quality, health & safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal

Teamwork

IT skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Workshop equipment handling

Education

Toolmaking qualification

Trade qualification (mechanical/electrical/carpentry)

Tools

Mills

Surface grinders

Lathes

Lock out/Tag out

Forklift

Job description

Job information

Job title: Tooling Support

Department: Tooling

Reports to: Toolroom Manager

Level: Mid-level

Location: Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Working pattern: Full time

Date created/revised: 12.Jun.26

Validated by: Snr Director of HR, Director of Tooling, Toolroom Manager

Purpose of the job

The Toolmaker maintains and repairs all moulds in a high-volume injection moulding manufacturing facility. In addition, the Toolmaker has responsibility for the manufacture and repair of jigs and fixtures and spare parts for injection moulds.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all high-precision moulds, to include multi-cavity moulds, Hot Runner moulds; Valve-gated moulds; Stack moulds
• Compile standard specifications/procedures/records for each mould and monitor all existing moulds to standard specifications
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Support initial Tool trials and validations, etc.
• Carry out Tool builds and support tool changes where required
• Identify and generate opportunities for improvement and actively participate in the implementation of corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with Production and Engineering teams in troubleshooting mould problems
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including quality requirements, financial controls, health and safety regulations, etc

Required qualifications, skills and experience

Essential criteria

• Be a self-starter & results oriented.
• Have a strong worth ethic and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• A toolmaking qualification is desired however not essential.
• A qualification in a trade (mechanical, electrical, carpentry) is desired however not essential.

Experience

• Experience working in a regulated GMP environment.
• Relevant trade experience

Knowledge/skills

• Possess excellent interpersonal, teamwork, IT, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel
• Experience with equipment such as mills, surface grinders, and lathes
• Lock out/Tag out and Forklift experience

Competencies and behaviours

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Positive attitude
• Customer focused
• Attention to detail

Key relationships

Internal: Production, Engineering, Maintenance & Automation

External: Customers and Suppliers

Physical/Environmental demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level can be occasionally loud.

Basic salary range

DOE

Complementary and variable pay components

Healthcare subsidy for self, access to a private pension scheme

Equal opportunities statement

MGS are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and work of equal value for all employees. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each worker feels respected and able to give their best. The job requirements and salary range for this job have been established through a gender-neutral job evaluation and classification process. This process objectively assesses the skills, responsibility, effort and working conditions required for each job. This systematic approach ensures fair pay regardless of who performs the work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race or ethnicity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.