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.
Key Words: “Injection Mould Toolmaker”, “Tooling Technician”, “Tool maker”, “Toolmaker”, “Mould Tooling”, “Tooling Maintenance”, “Mould Tool Design”, ”Tooling Engineer”, “Press Toolmaker”, “Press tools”, “injection moulding”, “ “Plastics”
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Sierra 57 Consult –
Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £43000.00 per year