Mould Toolmaker
Mould Toolmaker
The successful candidate must have the knowledge and experience of manufacturing new injection moulding tools from concept / design all the way through to completion. Working as part of a small team and be responsible for the manufacture of new tools alongside repair, maintenance and improvement to customers existing tooling.
Relevant Job Titles:
Tooling Engineer, Injection Mould Toolmaker, Tooling Technician, Build Technician.
Key Responsibilities for this Mould Toolmaker role:
* Working on multi-cavity tools and hot runner systems
* Working from 2D/3D CAD Designs, read and interpret drawings to measure and mark out the design for the tools
* Program and run various CNC equipment.
* Setting of numerically controlled EDM machinery
* Responsible for supporting the maintenance, repair and modification of injection mould tools, enabling production to meet customer demands and targets
* To ensure that the repair and maintenance of injection mould production tools is carried out in line with production requirement in the allocated time frame
* To be proactive in making tooling modifications to improve scrap cycle time and tool reliability
* To ensure that housekeeping within the area is maintained in a satisfactory condition
* To ensure a safe working environment exists for self and colleagues in line with the Company Health & Safety processes and procedures
* Any other duties as requested by management
Experience needed to be a successful Mould Toolmaker candidate:
* Strong experience with multi-cavity tools and hot runners
* Previous experience in an injection moulding environment
* Accuracy, efficiency, adaptability and attention to detail
* Proven experience in setting and operating tool making machines (CNC, lathes, mills, grinders, spark eroder, wire eroder,).
* Proven experience in machining precision parts in line with engineering drawings.
* Demonstrate excellent bench ‘hand skills’ i.e. filing and forming
Job Application:
If you would like to apply for the role, please send a copy of your full CV or contact the following consultant