Precision Instrument Maker

This role requires a professional with extensive experience in toolmaking to join our team. We are looking for someone who has a strong background in precision instrument making and can work effectively under pressure.

The Toolmaker is responsible for maintaining and repairing all high-precision moulds, including multi-cavity moulds, Hot Runner moulds; Valve-gated moulds; Stack moulds. They must compile standard specifications/procedures/records for each mould and monitor all existing moulds to standard specifications.

• Fitting and assembling parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Working with the production and engineering teams in troubleshooting mould problems.
• Carrying out tool builds.
• Supporting initial tool trials and validations.

The ideal candidate will have a toolmaking qualification and over ten years of experience in the field. They should possess excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, as well as a good knowledge of injection moulding tooling, trouble shooting, repair and maintenance.

A strong understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics would be an advantage.

We offer a permanent, full-time position with a six-month probation period. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to carry out other duties which may reasonably be assigned by management.