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/refurbish 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

• Time served and 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 companywide strategy
• Good bench hand skills
• Confident with detailed drawings

MDE Consultants Ltd is a leading provider of tooling solutions to the automotive industry. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers.