Toolmaker

Description:

Job Overview: Working with our client, a manufacturer of injection mould tools, we are looking for a Toolmaker to join their established team to support continued business growth.

Benefits:

* Company pension scheme

* Discretionary Bonus

* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Start and finish time flexibility

* 1.5x Overtime rate

Remit:

* Manufacture, modify, repair and maintain precision-engineered components and tooling, specialising in wire EDM and die-sink/spark EDM operations, including tooling used within injection moulding.

* Manage jobs from drawing interpretation and programming through to machine setting, machining, reverse engineering and final inspection.

* This is an excellent opportunity for an Injection Mould Toolmaker to join an established team with opportunities for further training, development and career progression.

Responsibilities:

* You will required to set up, program and operate wire EDM and spark EDM machines

* You will run machining jobs and check finished parts to make sure they meet quality standards.

* Read and understand engineering drawings and measurements.

* Carry out toolmaking and machining work, including hand fitting, surface and cylindrical grinding, and CNC turning.

* Recreate parts and tooling when drawings are not available, using existing components to work out the required sizes.

* Check finished components using measuring equipment to ensure they meet the required specifications.

* Identify and fix machining problems, making adjustments where needed.

* Keep machines clean, carry out basic maintenance and report any faults.

* Keep production records and update job and quality documentation.

Requirements:

* Proven experience manufacturing, repairing and maintaining injection mould tooling.

* CNC or semi-CNC turning experience, particularly XYZ ProTURN.

* Experience with Agie Charmilles wire EDM machinery and Fikus CAD/CAM.

* Experience in precision engineering, toolmaking or a similar engineering environment.

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.

* 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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