Job Title – Toolmaker

Location – Hastings, East Sussex

Salary – £43,700

Shift – Rotating: 6am–2pm / 8am–4pm / 2pm–10pm Job Role of the Toolmaker

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Toolmaker

to join a well-established manufacturing business based in

Hastings, East Sussex . Working within a busy manufacturing environment, the Toolmaker will be responsible for the

repair, maintenance and manufacture of tooling used in plastic injection moulding and extrusion processes . The site operates modern machinery and produces a wide range of plastic-based products used across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and domestic markets. You will be part of a

skilled toolroom team

consisting of two other Toolmakers and three Tool Maintenance Technicians, supporting production by ensuring tooling operates efficiently and to precise specification. You will be responsible for

producing and repairing tooling to exact tolerances, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring tools are ready to support production deadlines

within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Sector – Manufacturing / Toolmaking Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Toolmaker

• Previous toolmaking experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment Requirements for the Toolmaker

• Experience with

manual machining processes

including milling, turning and grinding

• Knowledge of

tool repair and maintenance for injection moulding machinery

• Experience working in a

busy toolroom environment

• Strong understanding of

health and safety procedures

• Ability to

work independently and as part of a team Desirable Requirements for the Toolmaker

• Experience working with

CNC machining

• Experience within

plastic injection moulding or extrusion environments

•

Toolmaking or mechanical engineering qualifications The Toolmaker will benefit from:

• Competitive salary of

£43,700

•

25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off

•

Company pension matched up to 10%

•

Private Medical Insurance

•

Discretionary company bonus (£300–£500 approx.)

•

Opportunities for career progression, training and CPD projects

• Working for a

stable, long-established manufacturing business

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