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Interaction Engineering 

Injection Moulding Tool Maintenance Technician
Location: United Kingdom

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Injection Moulding Tool Maintenance Technician to join a dynamic plastics manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on, technically focused role responsible for maintaining and optimising injection mould tools to ensure safe operation, exceptional product quality, and maximum production efficiency.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting production reliability by ensuring mould tooling is maintained to the highest standard and by quickly resolving tooling-related issues that could impact performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on injection mould tools to ensure reliability and performance

• Strip, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble mould tools to exacting standards

• Diagnose and resolve tooling-related production issues to minimise downtime

• Support tool changeovers and ensure tooling is production-ready

• Maintain accurate maintenance records within the site maintenance system

• Work in strict accordance with safe systems of work (SSOW) and established site procedures

• Identify opportunities for tooling improvements that enhance performance and longevity

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in injection mould tool maintenance or toolmaking support

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a deep understanding of mould tool construction and function

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

• A proactive, problem-solving approach with a focus on quality and efficiency

Desirable

• Formal qualification in toolmaking, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline

• Experience working with glass-filled polymers or other high-wear materials

• Knowledge of tooling improvements and preventative maintenance strategies

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and expertise

• Opportunity to work within a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing operation

• Ongoing professional development and technical training

• A stable role where technical expertise is recognised and valued

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Contact information

Alexander Sheehan