Job overview
Working with our client, an injection moulding manufacturer of bespoke specialist products, we are looking for a Toolmaker to join their established team to support continued business growth.
Company overview
- As a Toolmaker, you will be responsible for the manufacture, repair, modification and maintenance of press tools, working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications
- The role will involve manufacturing machine spares, operating a range of toolroom machinery and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on improving tooling performance and minimising production downtime
- This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Toolmaker to join an established engineering team, with the opportunity to develop technical skills, contribute to process improvements and progress within the business
Role responsibilities
- Remove, strip down and regrind press tools, manufacture machine spares, and operate wire and spark erosion equipment
- Operate milling and grinding machinery to manufacture precision components and implement tooling improvements
- Improve machine performance and support preventative maintenance activities
- Interpret detailed engineering drawings and manufacture components to tight tolerances
- Manufacture production spares using manual milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, die-sinking EDM, wire erosion and CNC milling machines
- Use precision measuring equipment to ensure all manufactured components meet specified tolerances
- Repair, maintain and modify press tools and mould tools to ensure reliable production
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce downtime and improve productivity
Benefits/package
- Mon-Fri Days Role
- Private Medical Insurance
- Additional Leave
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
Qualifications/experience required
- Level 3 qualification in Toolmaking or Mechanical Engineering
- Completed a formal, time-served Toolmaking apprenticeship
- Proven experience repairing, maintaining and modifying press and mould tools
- Hands-on experience with manual milling, turning, grinding, CNC and EDM machinery
- Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
- Experience manufacturing precision components and production spares
- Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills
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