Job Description
Injection Mould Toolmaker:
We are supporting our client in their search for an Injection Mould Toolmaker, responsible for the maintenance, service and repair of injection mould tools.
Relevant Job Titles:
Toolmaker, Tooling Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Tooling Engineer,
Role Description:
Accountable to the production manager, the Injection Mould Toolmaker will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and manufacturing new plastic injection mould tools and press tools to a very high standard. This involves all aspects of toolmaking from design interpretation to final mould sampling and includes the following:
- Accurately reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
- Operate all Standard Toolroom machinery including milling, drilling, lathe and spark erosion machines
- Setting up and running CNC vertical milling, lathe and wire eroding machines
- Final grinding and polishing of each tool after hardening plus the final assembly of complete moulds
- Fitting and assembly of final mould and press tools
- Tool setting on injection moulding machines and press
- Initial sampling and tool modifications
- Manufacture Jigs & Fixtures, Prototype tooling & parts and Test fixtures to support the manufacturing processes across the facility
- Active participation and facilitation of continuous improvements to tooling and production methods
- Maintaining and updating relevant documentation
- Working as part of a team to ensure set targets for delivery, quality and efficiency are met.
- Assisting in the training of apprentice toolmakers.
Experience:
In addition to the required professional and technical expertise, candidates will be motivated and flexible with the ability to work on their own initiative. A customer and quality focus is essential. The ability to get on with others and to work as part of a team is also essential as is the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a keen eye for detail.
