We are seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our Toolroom team at our Longford manufacturing facility at Technimark Ireland, Balinalee Road, N39V880.
The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week.
The successful candidate responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, and repair of injection moulds supporting a high-volume, technically demanding manufacturing environment.
Key Requirements:
· Time served with a toolmaker producing injection mold.
· Previous experience in an injection mold making / mold maintenance environment.
· Knowledge of milling, turning, grinding, sparking and fitting.
· Ability to weld.
· Good knowledge in mold maintenance and experience of supporting a high-volume manufacturing environment.
· Previous experience in the manufacture and/or repair/maintenance of the following mold types would be a distinct advantage.
· Hot Runner molds.
· Valve gated molds.
· Good understanding of the injection molding process.
Key Responsibilities:
· Examine drawings and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequences of operations
· Mark out reference points using measuring instruments and tools such as punches, rules, and squares
· Operate hand and machine tools to shape workpieces to specifications and check machining accuracy
· Assemble prepared parts, check alignment using micrometres, optical projectors, and other measuring equipment, and adjust as necessary
· Repair damaged or worn tools
· Responsible for the maintenance of all injection moulds within the company, ensuring they are maintained to standard specifications
· Compile and maintain standard specifications and procedures for each mould
· Monitor all existing moulds to ensure conformance to established standards
· Work closely with Process Engineers to troubleshoot mould-related issues
· Support a high-volume manufacturing environment
· In conjunction with approved toolmakers, research, develop, and implement new processes or systems for mould manufacture and maintenance under the direction of the Toolroom Manager
· Review systems regularly with Process Engineers, Group Leaders, and the Quality Department to ensure ongoing compliance
· Perform additional duties as requested by the Toolroom Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
