Toolmaker

  • Thrive Group
  • Oldham, Lancashire
  • Dec 17, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of our well established client in the Oldham area a Toolmaker


SUMMARY OF POSITION

Manufacture injection mould tooling to engineering drawings and keep existing tooling running as the business requires. Build, repair, develop and maintain tooling to tolerances, identifying tooling improvements to aid production and increase productivity


CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manufacture new tooling to required specification using Drawings and CAD

2. Attend design review meetings and implement outcomes as required

3. Repair and modify existing tooling prioritising breakdowns and minimising downtime

4. Preventative maintenance, repair, and modification of tooling - surface grinding, manual milling & turning

5. Assess the life of tooling and order any new parts or make new parts if they need replacing

6. Carry out general day to day administration tasks and up-date relevant systems

7. Document all work, repairs or modifications carried out on moulds on-site

8. Liaise with the shop floor regarding day-to-day work, working to maximise efficiencies and outputs


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Minimum of 4 years' experience in Manufacture of injection mould tooling

Mechanical Apprenticeship

Conversant with Cimatron, Cmm measuring,

Familiar with use of 3D cad software

Competent in the professional use of Word, Excel, and Outlook

GCSE Maths and English,


CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Methodical and diligent in problem solving and fault-finding


2. Ability to interpret and apply technical, mechanical, and electrical directions/drawings


3. Work independently with confidence and authority


4. Self-motivated, results driven with a strong work ethic


5. Willingness and flexibility to work as part of a wider team or to work independently to achieve objectives


6. Willingness to support other key departments to ensure the operational performance of the business


7. Ability to apply relevant legislation to tasks to ensure compliance


8. Utilise good working practices and work safely and efficiently within the department and adheres to company guidelines

Salary Competitive

Mon-Fri - 7.30am - 16.00

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