Toolmaker: Precision Moulds, Jigs & Tooling

MGS Mfg. Group; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare subsidy

Private pension scheme

Job summary

MGS Mfg. Group in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland, is seeking a Mid-level Toolmaker to maintain and repair all moulds in a high-volume injection moulding facility.

You will also manufacture and repair jigs, fixtures and spare parts for injection moulds, working closely with Production and Engineering teams. This role requires hands-on experience with mills, surface grinders and lathes, familiarity with GMP environments, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP regulated environment is preferred.
• Relevant trade experience in toolmaking or related mechanical fields.
• Ability to read specifications and fabricate/repair precision tooling.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain high-precision moulds including multi-cavity and hot runner types.
• Compile specifications and records for each mould and monitor standard conformance.
• Fit and assemble dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using machines and hand tools.
• Support initial tool trials and validations as required.
• Carry out tool builds and changes to support production.
• Identify improvements and participate in corrective actions and CI initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering to troubleshoot mould problems.
• Comply with company policies, quality, safety and financial controls.

Skills

Self-starter

Results oriented

Strong work ethic

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Toolmaking qualification (desirable)

Trade qualification in mechanical/electrical/carpentry (desirable)

Tools

Mills

Surface grinders

Lathes

Lock out/Tag out

Forklift experience

Job description

MGS Mfg. Group in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland, is seeking a Mid-level Toolmaker to maintain and repair all moulds in a high-volume injection moulding facility.

You will also manufacture and repair jigs, fixtures and spare parts for injection moulds, working closely with Production and Engineering teams. This role requires hands-on experience with mills, surface grinders and lathes, familiarity with GMP environments, and the ability to work under pressure.