Toolmaker

Job Overview:  Working with our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer of bespoke specialist products, we are looking for a Toolmaker to join their established team to support continued business growth.

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to attend company events
• Free hot drinks

Remit:

• As a Plastic Injection Mould Toolmaker, you will be responsible for the manufacture, repair, modification and maintenance of injection mould tooling, working from technical drawings and 3D CAD data.
• The role will involve supporting the development of the toolroom, processes and equipment, with the opportunity to take responsibility for apprentice development and progress towards covering the Technical Manager.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Injection Mould Toolmaker to join an established team with opportunities for further training, development and career progression.

 

Responsibilities:

• You will be required to manufacture new injection mould tools from technical drawings and 3D CAD data to a high standard of workmanship.
• You will be responsible for repairing, modifying and maintaining existing production tooling to ensure tooling remains in optimum working condition.
• You will be required to work with fully hardened steel production tools, including hot runner systems, valve gates and manifolds.
• You will be required to support the development and improvement of tooling, processes and equipment across the toolroom.
• You will be responsible for supporting the management and development of apprentices within the toolroom.
• You will be required to maintain accurate records of completed tool maintenance and repair work using the systems and databases provided.
• You will be expected to ensure tooling is correctly marked and labelled and that all relevant records are maintained.
• You will be encouraged to identify and suggest improvements to tooling, productivity and processes as part of the company’s continual improvement programme.
• You will be required to maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S throughout the toolroom and surrounding areas.

 

Requirements:

• Qualified Plastic Injection Mould Toolmaker.
• Proven experience manufacturing, repairing and maintaining injection mould tooling.
• CNC machining experience.
• CAD/CAM experience with the ability to work from 2D drawings and 3D CAD data.
• Experience working with fully hardened steel production tools.
• Experience with hot runner systems, including valve gates and manifolds.
• Experience or the ability to manage and support an apprentice.
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard of workmanship.
• Proactive approach to identifying improvements in tooling, processes and productivity.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with toolroom machinery and equipment.
• Good understanding of housekeeping, 5S and maintaining a clean and organised working environment.

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