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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