Toolmakers

HR GO Driving; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking skilled Toolmakers to join a team in Birmingham. Candidates should have experience in plastic injection mould tooling and high-level tool finishing. Responsibilities include finishing manufacturing, assembling components to tight tolerances, and inspecting tools for accuracy. Strong precision machining skills and attention to detail are essential. These well-paid permanent positions require current UK right to work. Applications are welcomed from those who fit the criteria.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plastic injection mould tooling and lost wax (investment casting) tooling.
• Strong machining skills: milling, turning, grinding, and fitting.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Finish manufacturing of new tools, dies, moulds and fixtures for plastic injection.
• Assemble and align tooling components to tight tolerances.
• Inspect finished tools for dimensional accuracy.

Skills

Precision machining skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Hand skills for polishing and finishing

Education

Apprenticeship or formal qualification in Toolmaking / Tool & Die / Precision Engineering

Job description

Toolmakers

Job Reference: RT2226tool

Manufacturing and Production • Birmingham, West Midlands • Permanent • Discussed upon application

Highly skilled and experienced Toolmakers are required for the high spec finishing of complex machined parts typically Plastic Injection mould tooling.

Are you a master toolmaker who takes pride in producing parts to exacting standards? We are looking for exceptional Toolmakers to join this expanding team, working on high-precision tooling for plastic injection moulding and lost wax (investment casting). This is a hands-on role for someone with outstanding finishing skills and a real eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Finish the manufacturing of new tools, dies, moulds and fixtures for plastic injection and lost wax casting
• Assemble, fit and align tooling components to very tight tolerances
• Work confidently from detailed engineering drawings, CAD models and specifications
• Select appropriate materials and machining processes for each tool
• Hand-finish tools using polishing, stoning, lapping and grinding to achieve demanding surface finishes
• Deburr, blend and refine surfaces to meet functional and cosmetic standards
• Inspect finished tools to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface quality
• Diagnose tooling issues, carry out repairs and modifications, and perform preventative maintenance
• Support production during tool trials, sampling and first-off runs, working closely with engineering and quality

About you

• Apprenticeship or formal qualification in Toolmaking / Tool & Die / Precision Engineering
• Proven experience in:
• Plastic injection mould tooling
• Lost wax (investment casting) tooling
• High-level tool finishing and polishing
• Strong precision machining skills: milling, turning, grinding and fitting
• Excellent hand skills, attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Able to read and interpret complex technical drawings and tolerances
• Committed to health, safety, quality and maintaining a clean, organised work area

These are extremely well paid permanent jobs with starting salaries dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

Contact us

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