Toolmaker – Plastic Injection Moulding
Location: Tamworth
Salary: £44,000
Shifts: Double Days (Mon–Fri)

A well-established manufacturing company based in Tamworth is seeking a skilled and experienced Toolmaker with a strong background in plastic injection moulding to join its growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, maintain, and repair injection mould tools to a high standard.

• Use precision machinery.

• Diagnose tooling issues and provide effective solutions.

• Work closely with the production and engineering teams to ensure smooth operation of moulding processes.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping.

• Attend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production. 

• Evaluate each job and determine if it can be repaired in press or must be removed to Tool Room for essential maintenance and repair work.

• Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales.

• Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage. 

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a toolmaker within a plastic injection moulding environment.

• Strong understanding of toolroom machinery and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £44,000.

• Double day shifts – no weekends.

• Stable role in a supportive and well-organised team.