Senior Injection Mould Toolmaker

We are currently recruiting a Senior Injection Mould Toolmaker to join a Worcester-based Toolroom.

As the Senior Toolmaker, you will play a pivotal role in the design, manufacture, maintenance, and improvement of injection mould tooling. This is a hands-on, senior technical role with responsibility for complex tooling work, problem-solving, and supporting both the Toolroom Supervisor and wider manufacturing teams.

You will work across a broad range of tooling activities, including injection mould tooling, EDM, CNC machining, and prototype manufacture, while helping to drive standards, reliability, and continuous improvement within the department.

Essential requirements include:

Time-served Toolmaker with extensive benching and fitting experience

Strong background in injection mould tooling repair, modification, and maintenance

Experience operating CNC, EDM, milling, turning, and grinding machinery

Ability to read and interpret component and tooling drawings

Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices

Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives

Key Responsibilities:

Design and manufacture jigs, fixtures, electrodes, prototype tooling, and production tools using Toolroom machinery

Program and operate CNC, EDM, and conventional machine tools to tight tolerances

Carry out full lifecycle injection mould tooling maintenance, repair, and modification

Lead complex tooling breakdowns and fault resolution, minimising production downtime

Implement design changes and tooling improvements to support quality, efficiency, and production requirements

Assemble, fit, and align mould tools and components accurately for production use

Inspect tooling using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications

Maintain accurate records of tooling maintenance, repairs, and modifications

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives

Liaise with Engineering, Production, and external suppliers to support project delivery

Provide technical guidance and support to Toolroom colleagues and wider departments

Support the Toolroom Supervisor when required, including providing cover during absences

Ensure the Toolroom is maintained to high standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance

You will be a highly skilled and experienced Toolmaker with strong technical capability and the confidence to take ownership of complex tooling challenges.

M-Tec Engineering Solutions is a leading supplier of Permanent, Interim and Project Management Recruitment Solutions to the Automotive and General Engineering sectors.

Due to the overwhelming response to vacancies in this current climate, if you have not heard from us within the next two weeks you have been unsuccessful at this time.