Toolmaker

A plastic manufacturing business based in Tamworth are looking for a toolmaker to join their team. This business has recently been give a £6m investment into the site to enhance the production, turning them from 5 day manufacturing to 24/7. With a big parent company they are winning new business making this a great time to join especially if you want a progressive career.

As a toolmaker you will be based in the toolroom working on making and modifying tools. This role is not an operator or setters position.

Responsibilities of a toolmaker:

Repair and maintain injection moulding tools.

Carry out PPM to agreed schedule.

Identify spares requirements and log usage.

Take ownership of smaller less complex specific tool suite to develop and maintain performance with minimal supervision.

Operate Forklift Truck and lifting equipment.

Support new project tooling from commissioning stages through to start of production.

Assist in tooling trials.

What you will bring as a toolmaker:

Time served apprentice in a Tool Room is essential with proven track record.

Previous experience in repairing Injection Mould tools of varying sizes.

Good mechanical knowledge with tool assembly and diagnosis experience

Practical knowledge of Injection Mould Tool Design and Processes

Diagnostic methodology in repairing tools.

Benefits of a toolmaker:

Monday to Friday (ideally double days 6am - 2pm and 2pm till 10pm

Salary of £45K for days - £48k for double days

23 days holiday plus bank holiday

7% pension

Career development for aspiring engineers if desired