Plastic Injection Mould Toolmaker
- Posted 29 July 2025
- Salary 45000.00
- LocationKidlington
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Commercial
- ReferenceJ1896
Job description
We are Hiring: Plastic Injection Mould Toolmaker
Sector: Plastic Injection Moulding Location: Kidlington Type: Permanent Salary: up to £45 000.00 p/a DOE Start Date: Immediately Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Description: The purpose of this role is to conduct work or duties delegated by the Technical Projects Manager / Toolroom Manager, safely, in the correct way, and to the highest standard. Duties and Responsibilities: • Manufacture new injection mould tools from technical drawings and 3D CAD data to a high level of workmanship in an efficient and cost-effective manner. • Qualified plastic injection mould toolmaker. • Apprentice trained toolmaker. • CNC experience. • Ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings. • CAD/CAM experience. • Full hardened steel production tools. • Experience with Hot Runner/Valve Gates and Manifolds. • Repair, modify and maintain existing production tooling. • Operate all toolroom plant and machinery safely ensuring necessary protection clothing and equipment is always used. • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the toolroom. • Suggest any improvements to tooling or processes, for assessment by the Technical Projects Manager or Toolroom Manager. • Log completed tool maintenance and repair work using the systems and databases provided. • Ensure correct marking and labelling of tools. • Be initiative-taking in suggesting improvements in productivity and efficiency, part of a continual improvement program (CIP). • Good housekeeping, ensure the factory and surrounding areas are kept tidy and within health and safety guidelines. Minimum Requirements: • Qualified Plastic Injection Mould Toolmaker / relevant qualification. • CNC experience. • CAD experience. • CAM experience. • Ability to understand, read and interpret technical drawings. Qualifications: • GCSEs. • As above. Benefits / Other: • Pension scheme Job Reference (when applying): • #TOOL