Toolmaker

Toolmaker
Job Title: Toolmaker – Injection Moulding Tools
Location: Ramsgate
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
PSM Recruitment are seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join a company in Ramsgate. The successful candidate will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and servicing of injection moulding tools, ensuring production efficiency, reliability, and quality. This is a hands-on role that requires precision, attention to detail, and experience working with a variety of toolroom equipment.
Key Responsibilities as a Toolmaker:
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Carry out repairs, servicing, modification and preventative maintenance on injection moulding tools.
* Use of manual milling machines.
* Use of lathes, surface and cylinder grinders.
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Diagnose and resolve tool-related issues to minimise downtime.
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Strip, inspect, and rebuild tools to required specifications.
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Operate toolroom machinery such as mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment.
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Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality in all toolmaking work.
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Work closely with production and engineering teams to support manufacturing requirements.
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
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Maintain accurate records of tool repairs and modifications.
Skills & Experience as a Toolmaker:
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Proven experience as a Toolmaker, ideally within injection moulding.
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Strong knowledge of toolroom practices and machining processes.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
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Competence in using precision measuring equipment.
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Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
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Good communication and teamwork abilities.
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Toolmaking/Engineering is desirable or minimum 4 years experience.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
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Ongoing training and development.
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Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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Long-term career prospects within a growing company.
* Hours are 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday