Toolmaker

MGS; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare subsidy

Private pension scheme

Job summary

MGS is seeking a mid-level Toolmaker for our Leixlip facility. You will maintain and repair high-precision injection moulds, assist with tool trials, and support tooling changes while collaborating with Production and Engineering to resolve mould issues.

The role requires experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, practical skills with mills, grinders and lathes, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. A toolmaking qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain high-precision moulds including multi-cavity, hot runner, valve-gated and stack moulds.
• Compile standard specifications and monitor moulds to specifications.
• Fit and assemble dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using machine and hand tools.
• Support initial tool trials and validations.
• Carry out tool builds and assist in tool changes.
• Identify improvement opportunities and participate in corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering to troubleshoot mould problems.
• Follow all company policies including health and safety.

Skills

Self-starter

Results oriented

Strong work ethic

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Travel ability

Attention to detail

Education

Toolmaking qualification

Mechanical/electrical carpentry trade qualification

Tools

Mills

Surface grinders

Lathes

Lock out/Tag out

PPE compliance

Job description

Job title: Toolmaker

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

Area of responsibility1:

Repair and maintain all high-precision moulds, to include multi-cavity moulds, Hot Runner moulds; Valve-gated moulds; Stack moulds

Area of responsibility2:

Compile standard specifications/procedures/records for each mould and monitor all existing moulds to standard specifications

Area of responsibility3:

Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.

Area of responsibility4:

Support initial Tool trials and validations, etc.

Area of responsibility5:

Carry out Tool builds and support tool changes where required

Area of responsibility6:

Identify and generate opportunities for improvement and actively participate in the implementation of corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives

Area of responsibility7:

Work with Production and Engineering teams in troubleshooting mould problems

Area of responsibility8:

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

Desirable criteria

Competencies and behaviours

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

Decision-making authority

Decision-making responsibility1:

Decision-making responsibility1:

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.

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery.
• Required to work in a warehouse environment and wear appropriate PPE as required.
• May occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level is usually loud.

Basic salary and complementary and variable pay components

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.