Tooling Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair and refurbish rotational mould tools and PU RIM tools
• Carry out welding repairs, including aluminium welding
• Undertake fabrication, fitting and rework of tooling, fixtures and associated components
• Use manual machine tools such as lathes, mills, pillar drills and grinders to modify and repair tooling
• Diagnose tooling issues including wear, distortion, damage, leaks, alignment problems and surface defects
• Complete preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and extend tool life
• Support tooling trials, problem‑solving and production start‑ups where required
• Maintain tooling in a condition that supports consistent quality, safe operation and efficient production
• Record repairs, maintenance activity and tooling condition in a clear and organised manner
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and work in line with site health and safety requirements

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in a tooling, fabrication, maintenance or toolroom engineering role
• Strong practical experience of welding, with the ability to carry out aluminium welding
• Proven fabrication and bench fitting skills
• Competence using manual machine tools
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• A methodical, self‑motivated approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• A proactive attitude towards maintenance, quality and continuous improvement

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with rotational mould tooling
• Experience with PU RIM tooling
• Experience in a manufacturing environment where tooling uptime is critical
• Familiarity with tool refurbishment, modification and practical problem‑solving on legacy tooling

Personal Attributes

• Hands‑on and practical
• Reliable and accountable
• Calm under pressure
• Quality‑focused
• Takes pride in maintaining high engineering standards

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing business where tooling quality is central to production performance. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting reliability, quality and operational efficiency through skilled, practical engineering work.

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