Precision Mold Maker / Tooling Specialist

Molded Dimensions; Fife (WA); On-site; GBP 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Molded Dimensions Group is seeking an experienced Mold Maker / Tool Maker to join our tooling team in support of high-quality injection molds and precision tooling. You will manufacture, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot tools, working with engineers on complex mold projects and ensuring tight tolerances on production floor operations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in mold construction, a Journeyman Mold Maker credential, and proficiency with SolidWorks or Mastercam, plus experience with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of mold-making experience.
• Journeyman Mold Maker certification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specs.
• Knowledge of P-20, H-13, stainless steel, and aluminum tooling.
• Operate with tight tolerances of +/- .001 inch.
• Able to operate forklift and overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Build, alter, repair, and maintain injection molds and tooling components.
• Perform complex mold repairs and shutdown spotting operations.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues on the production floor with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Operate mold-making equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, EDM machines, and CNC equipment.
• Create tooling from raw materials and drawings; review designs with engineering.
• Inspect molds to ensure dimensional and quality requirements; set up machines.

Skills

Mold making

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Machining

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Mold Maker certification

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

Molded Dimensions Group is seeking an experienced Mold Maker / Tool Maker to join our tooling team in support of high-quality injection molds and precision tooling. You will manufacture, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot tools, working with engineers on complex mold projects and ensuring tight tolerances on production floor operations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in mold construction, a Journeyman Mold Maker credential, and proficiency with SolidWorks or Mastercam, plus experience with