Job Title: Toolmaker
A key opportunity for an experienced and skilled Toolmaker to contribute to our plastics manufacturing company in West Limerick, Ireland.
Role Responsibilities:
* Manufacture, repair, and maintain all tools with the ability to dismantle, clean, repair, and reassemble complex multi-impression tooling.
* Participate in mould breakdowns to identify root causes and implement solutions, including addressing flashing conditions, gating, venting, and cooling issues.
* Operate machinery such as lathes, presses, milling machines, and grinders.
* Collaborate effectively with team members to facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
* Perform preventative maintenance on tooling according to a scheduled plan.
* Execute other duties assigned by the Maintenance and Tool Room Manager.
* Maintain moulds in accordance with the General Maintenance Procedure.
* Document all maintenance activities and compile reports.
Role Requirements:
* Possess a qualification in Tool Making, backed by 3-5+ years of experience in an injection moulding environment.
* Demonstrate a track record of problem-solving excellence.
* Show the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
* Experience working in a factory setting is advantageous.