Toolmaker (Double Days)

Toolmaker (Double Days)

MDE Consultants Ltd is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our busy Tool Room in Birmingham. As a Toolmaker, you will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, and repair of plastic mould tools to a high-quality standard.

• Manufacture, maintain, and repair/refurbish of plastic mould tools to a high-quality standard
• Fault finding, tool approval, and modification of new and existing tooling
• Attending machine/tooling breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem
• Work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, department procedures, and company policy
• Maintain and update relevant documentation
• Handle lifting equipment
• Monitor and maintain high standards of housekeeping
• Undertake Training if required

The ideal candidate will be time served and have proven experience as a Toolmaker, ideally within the plastic injection mould industry. Proficient in the use of machinery such as lathes, drills, grinding, milling, spark eroding, etc. Experience using Cad/Cam based software. Ability to interpret requirements & communicate with the management team. Use of precision measurement instruments such as micrometres, gauges, and vernier callipers. Experience working with multi-core and cavity tooling. Ability to work independently as well as contributing to team and company-wide strategy. Good bench hand skills. Confident with detailed drawings.

MDE Consultants Ltd offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment. If you are a skilled Toolmaker looking for a new challenge, please apply with your CV and a cover letter.