Toolmaker

ToolmakerJob RoleOur client, a manufacturer of specialist packaging products in Oakham, currently has an immediate opportunity for a Toolmaker. The role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team that is currently experiencing a significant level of growth. The ideal candidate will have injection moulding experience within the plastic packaging industry.Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all duties are performed in a safe and efficient manner within the parameters of current Health and Safety Legislation
• Work in conjunction with the Tool Room Manager/Tool Room Supervisor to ensure all breakdowns and maintenance on tools is carried out on a regular basis.
• To repair and maintain mould tools.
• Successfully modify tools to drawing.
• Able to understand technical drawings
• Undertake any other duties as necessary to fulfil the needs of the job and its objective as and when requested by the Tool Room Manager/Supervisor.

Person Specification

• Injection mould tool maintenance and repair experience

• CNC machining experience advantageous 
• Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Possess reasonable experience of grinders, lathes etc.
• Computer literate

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Hours of Work and Pay 

• Monday to Friday 2pm to 10pm (40 Hours per week)
• Starting salary £40k per annum
• 33 days holiday