Injection Mould Toolmaker ​/ Tooling Engineer

Injection Mould Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer

Sutton-In-Ashfield
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary – £38,000 - £45,000

Ambitions Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Injection Mould Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Sutton-In-Ashfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer with a strong background in plastic injection mould tooling and precision engineering to join a modern, well-equipped toolroom.

This is not a general CNC machining role
. We are looking for someone with hands‑on experience in the manufacture, maintenance, repair and improvement of plastic injection mould tools
, who takes pride in working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.

As an Injection Mould Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer
, you will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining and repairing injection mould tools, helping to ensure production runs efficiently and tooling remains to the required standard.

You will work closely with the wider engineering and production teams, using CNC machining, CAD/CAM, precision fitting and inspection techniques to manufacture and maintain high-quality tooling.

• Manufacture, assemble and maintain plastic injection mould tools
  .
• Carry out tooling repairs, servicing and modifications.
• Diagnose tooling issues and identify practical solutions.
• Set and operate CNC milling machines
  .
• Programme CNC machinery and generate machining strategies where required.
• Produce CNC programmes using CAD/CAM software
  .
• Work accurately from engineering drawings and 3D CAD models
  .
• Manufacture precision mould components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out precision fitting, bench work and tool assembly
• Use hand tools and precision measuring equipment to verify components.
• Carry out inspections using equipment such as micrometers, verniers and gauges, with CMM inspection where required.
• Select appropriate tooling, machining strategies, feeds and speeds.
• Support tooling improvements and modifications to improve production performance.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe toolroom environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 3–5+ years' post-apprenticeship experience within a toolroom or precision engineering environment.
• Proven experience manufacturing, maintaining or repairing plastic injection mould tools
  .
• Strong CNC machining experience, particularly CNC milling
  .
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machinery.
• CNC programming experience using Fanuc, Hurco or similar controls
  .
• Experience with CAD/CAM software
  , such as Fusion 360, Open Mind Hypermill or similar.
• Ability to generate CNC toolpaths from STEP and IGES models
  .
• Experience working from detailed engineering drawings and 3D CAD data.
• Strong precision fitting, bench work and tool assembly skills.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of EDM
  , including spark erosion and/or wire erosion, would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with 3D CAD software
  , such as Solid Works, Fusion 360 or similar, would be beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• A practical and proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have worked within:

• Plastic injection mould tooling
• Injection mould manufacture
• Toolrooms
• Precision engineering
• Mould maintenance and repair
• CNC toolmaking
• Specialist manufacturing environments

Candidates with a strong toolmaking apprenticeship and hands-on injection mould tooling experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Permanent, full-time position
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business
• Modern, well-equipped toolroom
• Varied and technically challenging work
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced engineering team
• Long-term career development opportunity

If you're an experienced Injection Mould Toolmaker, Tooling Engineer or Toolroom Engineer looking for your next long-term opportunity in the Mansfield area, we'd love to hear from you.

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