Injection Mould Toolmaker

Job Overview:           Working closely with your client, an established injection mould tool manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Mould Toolmaker to join their team to support continued business growth.

 

Benefits:

• Quarterly profit related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare plan
• Free flu vaccination
• Holiday buy back scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Mon-Fri Days Role
• Overtime rate X1.5

 

Remit:  

• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Mould Toolmaker to join a forward-thinking company who are going through an exciting period of business growth
• The successful Toolmaker will join a highly skilled technical team of toolmakers and will have extensive opportunities for training and further personal development
• The right Toolmaker candidate MUST HAVE experience in repairing and maintaining injection mould tools with the ability to read and understand technical drawings

 

Role:

• In the role of Toolmaker, you will be required to manufacture, service, repair and modify injection mould tools to the highest standard
• As Toolmaker you will assess the tools and components supplied by customers and investigate the best course of action for repairing or modifying the tooling
• Methodically dismantling injection mould tools
• Back engineer and document various parts of an injection mould tool and other components used in mechanical / precision engineering
• Liaise with the toolroom manger to plan and priorities the workload
• Maximise machine utilisation and overall equipment in an efficient manner
• To ensure Health, Safety and Environmental Policies are always adhered to
• Conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner, whilst maintaining a good appearance acceptable to our customers and management

 

Experience Requirements:

• Mechanical engineering qualification or toolmaker apprenticeship or equivalent
• Experience in repairing and maintaining injection mould tools
• Competent in the use of manual and standard toolroom equipment (lathes, mills, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, manual spark eroder)
• Ability to read and understand drawings and models in both 2D and 3D
• Sound decision making and problem-solving skills
• The ability to efficiently complete tasks on time and always maintaining the company’s high standard
• Experience in CNC machining – EDM
• Exposure to CAD and 3D modelling (Visi, NCG Cam, Machining Strategist)
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

 

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