PSM Recruitment are seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join a company in Ramsgate. The successful candidate will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and servicing of injection moulding tools, ensuring production efficiency, reliability, and quality. This is a hands-on role that requires precision, attention to detail, and experience working with a variety of toolroom equipment.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out repairs, servicing, modification and preventative maintenance on injection moulding tools.
* Use of manual milling machines.
* Use of lathes, surface and cylinder grinders.
* Diagnose and resolve tool-related issues to minimise downtime.
* Strip, inspect, and rebuild tools to the required specifications.
* Operate toolroom machinery such as mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment.
* Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality in all toolmaking work.
* Work closely with production and engineering teams to support manufacturing requirements.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
* Maintain accurate records of tool repairs and modifications.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Toolmaker, ideally within injection moulding.
* Strong knowledge of toolroom practices and machining processes.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
* Competence in using precision measuring equipment.
* Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
* Good communication and teamwork abilities.
* A degree or equivalent qualification in Toolmaking/Engineering is desirable, or a minimum of 4 years of experience.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Ongoing training and development.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Long-term career prospects within a growing company.
* Hours are 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday