Toolmaker – Plastic Injection Moulding
Location: Tamworth
Salary: £44,000
Shifts: Double Days (Mon–Fri)
A well-established manufacturing company based in Tamworth is seeking a skilled and experienced Toolmaker with a strong background in plastic injection moulding to join its growing team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manufacture, maintain, and repair injection mould tools to a high standard.
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Use precision machinery.
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Diagnose tooling issues and provide effective solutions.
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Work closely with the production and engineering teams to ensure smooth operation of moulding processes.
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Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping.
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Attend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production.
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Evaluate each job and determine if it can be repaired in press or must be removed to Tool Room for essential maintenance and repair work.
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Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales.
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Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage.
Requirements:
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Proven experience as a toolmaker within a plastic injection moulding environment.
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Strong understanding of toolroom machinery and equipment.
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
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Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary of £44,000.
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Double day shifts – no weekends.
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Stable role in a supportive and well-organised team