Tool Fitter
Toolroom Engineer – Injection Moulding Location: Blackwood Salary: £38k + overtime + benefits Shifts: Early (6am – 2pm), Days (8.30am – 4.30pm), Afternoons (2pm – 10pm) We are working with a well-established UK manufacturer supplying products into the healthcare sector. The business is investing in its manufacturing capability and is now looking to strengthen its engineering team with the appointment of a Toolroom Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience in plastic injection mould tooling to join a stable and growing manufacturing environment. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving production tooling to ensure reliable and efficient manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include: * Planned preventative maintenance of injection mould tooling * Repair and modification of existing tooling * Manufacture of jigs, fixtures and tooling components * Responding to breakdowns to minimise production downtime * Carrying out safety checks and inspections * Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the toolroom * Maintaining accurate maintenance records * Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams Candidate Requirements We are keen to speak with engineers who have: * Time served engineering apprenticeship * NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or similar * Strong experience with plastic injection mould tooling * Experience with milling, turning and grinding * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings * A proactive and problem-solving approach Experience with CNC machining, EDM, CAD or CMM would be advantageous. What’s on Offer * Stable long-term manufacturing environment * Opportunity to work with modern injection moulding tooling * Overtime opportunities * Supportive engineering team If you are an experienced Toolroom Engineer or Toolmaker looking for your next challenge within a high-quality manufacturing environment, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today or contact Artemis Talent Solutions for a confidential discussion