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Toolmaker

Full-time

RPO Recruitment

Job Description

  • A specialised engineering plastics manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Toolmaker with strong injection moulding tooling expertise to manufacture, maintain, and repair precision tools within a fast-paced production environment.
  • The role requires strong mechanical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to support CNC programming and production engineering functions where required.

Responsibilities:

  • Manufacture, maintain, and repair injection moulding tools to production standards
  • Modify and repair existing tooling to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime
  • Support production and engineering teams with tooling and technical requirements
  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tooling designs accurately
  • Assist with CNC programming and machining support where required
  • Ensure tooling meets precision and quality standards for production use
  • Work closely with manufacturing teams to support continuous production flow

Requirements:

  • Qualified Toolmaker with 3–5 years’ relevant experience
  • Strong experience in injection moulding tooling (essential)
  • Background in manufacturing or engineering production environments
  • Experience with CNC machining processes advantageous
  • Exposure to Edgecam, HCAM, or CNC programming beneficial
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving ability
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Closing Date 13 July 2026

Vacancy posted a month ago
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