Injection Mould Toolmaker

Job Description:

Job Overview: Working alongside our client, a specialist injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an Injection Mould Toolmaker to join their team.

Remit:

• As a Toolmaker you will be responsible for the assembly, servicing and modification of injection mould tooling from base components using handheld tools or machines if required.
• This role would suit skilled Injection Moulding Toolmakers however CNC Machinists, Technicians and Precision Engineers will also be considered as training and development can be offered.

Responsibilities;

• The successful Toolmaker will manufacture new injection mould tools from technical drawings and 3D cad data to a high level of workmanship in an efficient and cost effective manner
• Repair, modify and maintain existing production tooling
• Fully hardened steel production tools
• Operate all toolroom plant and machinery safely ensuring necessary protective clothing and equipment is used at all times.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the toolroom.
• Suggest any possible improvements to tooling or processes.
• Log completed tool maintenance and repair work using the systems and databases provided.
• Ensure correct marking and labelling of tools.
• Be proactive in suggesting improvements in productivity and efficiency, part of the continual improvement program.
• Good housekeeping (5S) – ensure that the factory and surrounding areas are kept tidy and within health and safety guidelines

Requirements:

• Engineering Qualification / Time Served Apprenticeship
• Have strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Previous injection moulding or press tool making/ maintenance experience
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, work on own initiative or within a small tooling team.
• General understanding of how to safely operate toolroom equipment and machinery
• Have excellent attention to detail and precision
• Experience in interpreting engineering drawings both 2D and 3D
• Computer literate with experience of using MS Excel, MS Word & Power

Key Words: “Tooling Technician”, “Tool maker”, “Toolmaker”, “Mould Tooling”, “Tooling Maintenance”, ”Tooling Engineer”, “injection moulding”, “CNC”