Toolmaker

Job Overview: Working with our client, a successful injection moulding company, we are looking for a Toolmaker to join their established team to support continued business growth.

Role:

• As a Toolmaker you will be responsible for providing support to the company’s manufacturing operations by repairing and maintaining tooling to a production standard.
  
  
• Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an injection moulding toolroom, ideally with experience in CNC Milling and EDM spark erosion.
  
  
• This is an excellent opportunity to work a Monday to Friday days role in a well-equipped & modern Toolroom.
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  
• Carry out work assigned by the Tool Room Team Leader to maximise tool efficiency in line with KPIs.
  
  
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality production tools by operating lathes, millers and other specific machinery
  
  
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues
  
  
• Diagnose tool faults and troubleshoot/fix issues
  
  
• Operate tools such as lathes, millers, grinders etc
  
  
• Use specific measuring equipment such as micrometres and verniers
  
  
• Strip and rebuild tools for maintenance/repair and service
  
  
• Ensure the company safety policies and procedures are adhered to making sure that you do not carry out unsafe working practices.
  
  
• Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses.
  
  
• Ensure the operation of specific machinery is carried out in a safe manner
  
  
• Maintain a positive team culture through the demonstration of the right behaviors in line with the Company’s core values (Partnership, Integrity, Respect and Commitment).
  
  
• Support colleagues and the business through a strong work ethic and the desire to do things right the first time.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
• Minimum 5 years experience working in an injection moulding toolroom
  
  
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, ONC equivalent
  
  
• Strong understanding of injection mould tool designs and functions
  
  
• Knowledge of spark erosion (EDM) process (desirable)
  
  
• Knowledge of automotive injection moulding tools (desirable)
  
  
• CNC Milling (desirable)
  
  
• MIG/TIG welding (desirable)
  
  
• Ability to work under own initiative
  
  
• Structured, highly organised and disciplined
  
  
• Highly personable with an ability to build close relationships at all levels
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
  Key Words: “Tooling Technician”, “Tool maker”, “Toolmaker”, “Mould Tooling”, “Tooling Maintenance”, “Mould Tool Design”, ”Tooling Engineer”, “injection moulding”, “CNC milling”, “EDM”, “Automotive”
  
  Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
  
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  Sierra 57 Consult –
  
  Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering
  
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