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