Toolmaker: Precision Moulds & Jigs Specialist

MGS Mfg. Group Ltd.; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare subsidy

Private pension scheme

Job summary

MGS Mfg. Group Ltd. is seeking a Mid-level Toolmaker in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing high‑volume injection moulds, jigs, fixtures, and spare parts, with emphasis on precision and safety.

You will work with the Tooling team to repair, assemble, and improve moulds, support trials, and collaborate with Production and Engineering to resolve issues. A toolmaking qualification is desirable but not essential; experience in GMP environments is valuable.

Qualifications

• Self-starter & results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all high-precision moulds, including multi-cavity and hot runner moulds.
• Compile standard specs/procedures/records for each mould and monitor moulds to specs.
• Fit and assemble parts to make/repair/modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using machine and hand tools.
• Support initial tool trials and validations.
• Carry out tool builds and support tool changes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement actions and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering to troubleshoot mould problems.
• Comply with company policies, quality, safety and financial controls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Communication

Ability to travel

Machining experience

Lock out/Tag out

Forklift experience

Education

Toolmaking qualification

Trade qualification (mechanical/electrical/carpentry)

Tools

Mills

Surface grinders

Lathes

Job description

MGS Mfg. Group Ltd. is seeking a Mid-level Toolmaker in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing high‑volume injection moulds, jigs, fixtures, and spare parts, with emphasis on precision and safety.

You will work with the Tooling team to repair, assemble, and improve moulds, support trials, and collaborate with Production and Engineering to resolve issues. A toolmaking qualification is desirable but not essential; experience in GMP environments is valuable.