Toolmaker

Company: Sierra 57 Consult Ltd
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Location: Hengoed
Job Description:

Job Overview

Working with our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer of bespoke specialist products, we are looking for a Toolmaker to join their established team to support continued business growth.

Benefits

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Opportunity to attend company events
  • Free hot drinks

Remit

  • As a Plastic Injection Mould Toolmaker, you will be responsible for the manufacture, repair, modification and maintenance of injection mould tooling, working from technical drawings and 3D CAD data.
  • The role will involve supporting the development of the toolroom, processes and equipment, with the opportunity to take responsibility for apprentice development and progress towards covering the Technical Manager.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Injection Mould Toolmaker to join an established team with opportunities for further training, development and career progression.

Responsibilities

  • You will be required to manufacture new injection mould tools from technical drawings and 3D CAD data to a high standard of workmanship.
  • You will be responsible for repairing, modifying and maintaining existing production tooling to ensure tooling remains in optimum working condition.
  • You will be required to work with fully hardened steel production tools, including hot runner systems, valve gates and manifolds.
  • You will be required to support the development and improvement of tooling, processes and equipment across the toolroom.
  • You will be responsible for supporting the management and development of apprentices within the toolroom.
  • You will be required to maintain accurate records of completed tool maintenance and repair work using the systems and databases provided.
  • You will be expected to ensure tooling is correctly marked and labelled and that all relevant records are maintained.
  • You will be encouraged to identify and suggest improvements to tooling, productivity and processes as part of the company’s continual improvement programme.
  • You will be required to maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S throughout the toolroom and surrounding areas.

Requirements

  • Qualified Plastic Injection Mould Toolmaker.
  • Proven experience manufacturing, repairing and maintaining injection mould tooling.
  • CNC machining experience.
  • CAD/CAM experience with the ability to work from 2D drawings and 3D CAD data.
  • Experience working with fully hardened steel production tools.
  • Experience with hot runner systems, including valve gates and manifolds.
  • Experience or the ability to manage and support an apprentice.
  • Strong attention to detail with a high standard of workmanship.
  • Proactive approach to identifying improvements in tooling, processes and productivity.
  • Ability to work safely and effectively with toolroom machinery and equipment.
  • Good understanding of housekeeping, 5S and maintaining a clean and organised working environment.

Key Words

  • “Injection Mould Toolmaker”
  • “Tooling Technician”
  • “Tool maker”
  • “Toolmaker”
  • “Mould Tooling”
  • “Tooling Maintenance”
  • “Mould Tool Design”
  • ”Tooling Engineer”
  • “Press Toolmaker”
  • “Press tools”
  • “injection moulding”
  • “ “Plastics”

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Posted: October 4th, 2026