Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West, UKThrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of our well established client in the Oldham area a Toolmaker SUMMARY OF POSITION Manufacture injection mould tooling to engineering drawings and keep existing tooling running as the business requires. Build, repair, develop and maintain tooling to tolerances, identifying tooling improvements to aid production and increase productivityCORE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Manufacture new tooling to required specification using Drawings and CAD 2. Attend design review meetings and implement outcomes as required3. Repair and modify existing tooling prioritising breakdowns and minimising downtime4. Preventative maintenance, repair, and modification of tooling - surface grinding, manual milling & turning5. Assess the life of tooling and order any new parts or make new parts if they need replacing6. Carry out general day to day administration tasks and up-date relevant systems7. Document all work, repairs or modifications carried out on moulds on-site8. Liaise with the shop floor regarding day-to-day work, working to maximise efficiencies and outputsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS Minimum of 4 years' experience in Manufacture of injection mould toolingMechanical ApprenticeshipConversant with Cimatron, Cmm measuring,Familiar with use of 3D cad softwareCompetent in the professional use of Word, Excel, and OutlookGCSE Maths and English,CORE COMPETENCIES1. Methodical and diligent in problem solving and fault-finding2. Ability to interpret and apply technical, mechanical, and electrical directions/drawings 3. Work independently with confidence and authority4. Self-motivated, results driven with a strong work ethic5. Willingness and flexibility to work as part of a wider team or to work independently to achieve objectives6. Willingness to support other key departments to ensure the operational performance of the business7. Ability to apply relevant legislation to tasks to ensure compliance8. Utilise good working practices and work safely and efficiently within the department and adheres to company guidelinesSalary Competitive Mon-Fri - 7.30am - 16.00INDOLDTPBN1_UKTJ