Injection Mould Toolmaker

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (negotiable, dependant on experience)

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays)
• Company Pension
• Healthcare and Medical Cover
• Annual bonus scheme
• Modern working environment
• Friendly and welcoming team with approachable management
• Continued staff development and training
• Interesting and challenging work on complex tooling
• Working with innovative and long-standing clients
• Great comradery throughout the business with hands-on management
• PPE and company uniform provided
• Additional company incentives and rewards

Company Profile
Established for over 50 years, this company has built a strong reputation as a leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality components and assemblies.
With a varied client base and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, they are investing heavily in new machinery and continuing to expand their team.
The company prides itself on its collaborative and supportive working culture, where development is encouraged, and innovation is embraced.
Employees enjoy a modern workplace environment, access to continual training, and the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, respected employer.

Job Profile
As the successful Injection Mould Toolmaker, you will be working within a close-knit Toolroom Department, reporting directly to the Technical Project Manager and Toolroom Manager.
You will be responsible for manufacturing, modifying, and maintaining plastic injection mould tools to high-quality standards, while adhering to health and safety practices and contributing to the continuous improvement of tooling and production efficiency.

Duties:

• Manufacture new injection mould tools from technical drawings and 3D CAD data
• CNC Programming Setting and Operating
• CADCAM Programming (training can be provided)
• Assembly and Bench Fitting
• Working with hardened steel production tools
• Modify and maintain existing production tooling
• Operate toolroom plant and machinery safely, using appropriate PPE
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the toolroom (5S practices)
• Accurately log maintenance and repair activities using company systems
• Correctly mark and label all tools after work completion
• Proactively suggest improvements to tooling and processes (CIP involvement)
• Support overall factory housekeeping in line with health and safety standards
• Contribute to productivity and efficiency improvements across the department

Skills & Attributes:

• CNC Programming Setting Operating is a must (either Milling or Turning)
• EDM experience would be ideal (Spark or Wire Erosion) – training can be provided
• CAD/CAM experience advantageous - training can be provided
• Injection mould toolmaking experience is ideal but not essential as training can/will be provided
• Good communicator with a strong team ethic
• Quality-focused and methodical in approach

Hours of Work:

• 40hrs per week
• Monday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Tuesday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am to 3:00pm

Interested?

This role would suit an experienced Injection Mould Toolmaker looking to join an established and highly regarded business with future opportunities to step into a leadership role. It could also be an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Machinist seeking to progress into a rewarding career in Injection Mould Toolmaking, with training and development provided for the right candidate.


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