Toolroom Supervisor

FRS Recruitment; Sligo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Toolroom Supervisor in Sligo to manage a team of Toolmakers and support staff. The role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring tooling quality, and mentoring team members. Successful candidates will have a strong toolmaking background and CNC skills. The position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Market competitive salary package

Excellent opportunities for further training

Career development benefits

Health benefits

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven background in toolmaking, ideally within an injection moulding environment.
• Strong CNC and manual machining skills.
• Experience with hot and cold runner systems and precision assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day toolroom activities including preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Operate and supervise work using CNC and manual machinery.
• Ensure tooling is production-ready and meets required quality standards.

Skills

Toolmaking

CNC machining

Leadership

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Toolmaking or Engineering apprenticeship

FLT license or willingness to obtain

Job description

As Toolroom Supervisor, you'll oversee a team of four Toolmakers and support staff in the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of injection mould tools, jigs, fixtures, and automation components. You'll play a critical role in reducing downtime, improving tooling reliability, and driving continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day toolroom activities including preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, breakdown repairs, and new tooling projects.
• Operate and supervise work using CNC machines (EDM, Wire Eroder, CNC mill/lathe) and manual machinery (grinders, lathes, drills, welders).
• Ensure tooling is production-ready and meets required quality standards.
• Provide strong technical support to production and engineering departments.
• Mentor apprentices and junior team members, promoting skills development.
• Maintain tooling records and participate in project launches and trials.
• Uphold safety standards and 5S practices to ensure a clean, efficient work environment.

What We're Looking For

• Proven background in toolmaking, ideally within an injection moulding environment.
• Strong CNC and manual machining skills.
• Experience with hot and cold runner systems and precision assemblies.
• Familiarity with heat treatment and tooling finishing processes.
• Experience leading a team or stepping up in a senior toolroom capacity.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to work under pressure.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Committed to delivering high standards and continuous improvement.
• Positive and adaptable with strong time management skills.
• Completed Toolmaking or Engineering apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• FLT license or willingness to obtain one.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or 5S environments.

On offer

• Join a supportive team working on various manufacturing projects.
• Enjoy a market competitive salary package with benefits
• Excellent opportunities for further training and career development

Skills:
toolmaker cnc leadership diagnostics maintenance troubleshooting

Benefits:
Benefits Bonus Pension Health parking