We are currently recruiting a Senior Injection Mould Toolmaker to join a Worcester-based Toolroom.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
As the Senior Toolmaker, you will play a pivotal role in the design, manufacture, maintenance, and improvement of injection mould tooling.
This is a hands-on, senior technical role with responsibility for complex tooling work, problem-solving, and supporting both the Toolroom Supervisor and wider manufacturing teams.
You will work across a broad range of tooling activities, including injection mould tooling, EDM, CNC machining, and prototype manufacture, while helping to drive standards, reliability, and continuous improvement within the department.
Essential requirements include:
*Time-served Toolmaker with extensive benching and fitting experience
*Strong background in injection mould tooling repair, modification, and maintenance
*Experience operating CNC, EDM, milling, turning, and grinding machinery
*Ability to read and interpret component and tooling drawings
*Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
*Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
*Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives Key Responsibilities:
*Design and manufacture jigs, fixtures, electrodes, prototype tooling, and production tools using Toolroom machinery
*Program and operate CNC, EDM, and conventional machine tools to tight tolerances
*Carry out full lifecycle injection mould tooling maintenance, repair, and modification
*Lead complex tooling breakdowns and fault resolution, minimising production downtime
*Implement design changes and tooling improvements to support quality, efficiency, and production requirements
*Assemble, fit, and align mould tools and components accurately for production use
* Inspect tooling using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications
*Maintain accurate records of tooling maintenance, repairs, and modifications
*Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives
*Liaise with Engineering, Production, and external suppliers to support project delivery
*Provide technical guidance and support to Toolroom colleagues and wider departments
*Support the Toolroom Supervisor when required, including providing cover during absences
*Ensure the Toolroom is maintained to high standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance
*You will be a highly skilled and experienced Toolmaker with strong technical capability and the confidence to take ownership of complex tooling challenges.
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