Senior Toolmaker – Precision Plastic Moulding Tools

Airport Placements; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm located in the United Kingdom is seeking highly skilled Toolmakers for permanent roles focusing on the high-spec finishing of complex machined parts. The ideal candidates will have experience in plastic injection mould tooling and exceptional finishing skills. Responsibilities include manufacturing new tools, fitting components to tight tolerances, and ensuring meticulous quality standards in a clean work environment. Competitive salaries are offered based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent contract

Qualifications

• Experience with plastic injection mould tooling and lost‑wax (investment casting) tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Finish the manufacturing of new tools for plastic injection and lost‑wax casting.
• Assemble, fit and align tooling components to tight tolerances.
• Hand-finish tools using polishing, stoning, lapping and grinding.

Skills

High-level tool finishing skills

Precision machining skills (milling, turning, grinding)

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Job description

A precision engineering firm located in the United Kingdom is seeking highly skilled Toolmakers for permanent roles focusing on the high-spec finishing of complex machined parts. The ideal candidates will have experience in plastic injection mould tooling and exceptional finishing skills. Responsibilities include manufacturing new tools, fitting components to tight tolerances, and ensuring meticulous quality standards in a clean work environment. Competitive salaries are offered based on experience.