Plastic Injection Mould Toolmaker - Kidlington

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