Toolmaker (Injection Mould Tools)

Stevenage

7 months ago

Applications closed

Toolmaker (Injection Mould Tools)

£35,000 - £38,000 + Overtime + Days Only + Monday to Friday + Early Friday Finish + Increased Holiday + Enhanced Pension + New Facility + On-Site Parking + Flexible Schedule

Stevenage

Are you a Toolmaker or similar striving to secure a role within a well established organisation that offer a brilliant worktime balance and overtime opportunities?

Are you looking to work within a brand new facility with modern machinery which you will be trained on, using this training to secure progression in your career?

This ISO 9001:2015 accredited company have provided a range of manufacturing solutions for over fifty years. Servicing clients all over the UK, they offer full turnkey solutions on all moulding requirements. Operating from a new, larger premises since 2020, the organisation has seen their turnover and headcount steadily grow.

This role will see the successful candidate manufacture and modify Injection Mould Tools using a variety of manual and CNC machinery. Whilst product specific training will be provided, this role will suit someone with a general breadth of machining experience within a manufacturing environment.

If you are an Injection Mould Operator or similar looking to join a growing organisation who offer brilliant flexibility and work/life balance, apply today.

The Role:

Utilise milling machines, lathes and grinders to manufacture and repair Injection Mould Tools
Use a variety of hand tools such as files and hacksaws to finish products
Wire hot runner systems and complete necessary fault finding
Use CNC spark erodes and wire erodes when necessary in the manufacturing processThe Person:

Proven experience in a similar role / manufacturing environmentJob Reference: BBBH19916

Keywords: Tool, Maker, Injection, Moulding, Technician, Engineering, Engineer, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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