Toolmaker

Toolmaker

Blackburn

Salary: £43,243.49 - £47,675.95 per annum

Shift: Monday to Friday Days | 40 Hours per Week
Overtime Available (Including Weekends When Required)

Join a global manufacturing business that is at the forefront of producing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions used by millions of consumers every day. Operating from a modern, highly automated, and exceptionally clean food packaging facility, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative team environment where technical expertise is truly valued.

Responsibilities - Toolmaker

• Carry out maintenance, repair, and modification of injection moulding tools.
• Diagnose and resolve tooling issues both within the toolroom and on the production floor.
• Work on hot runner systems and support production performance.
• Operate manual centre lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and universal grinding equipment.
• Conduct precision machining to maintain tooling to the highest quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance tool performance and reliability.
• Manage workload effectively and proactively undertake planned tooling activities during quieter production periods.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.

Qualifications / Experience - Toolmaker

• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Toolmaker within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of injection mould tooling, repair, and maintenance techniques.
• Fully competent in manual machining disciplines including turning, milling, surface grinding, and universal grinding.
• Experience working with hot runner systems.
• Ability to fault-find and diagnose tooling issues on the shop floor.
• Recognised Toolmaking Apprenticeship and relevant engineering qualifications are highly desirable.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Benefits - Toolmaker

• Competitive salary of up to £47,675.95.
• Monday to Friday day shift working pattern.
• Structured three-month training and onboarding programme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Modern, clean, food-grade manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing global manufacturer.
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and quality.

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