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