Toolmaker

Thrupp, Oxfordshire
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Job Title: Toolmaker

Location: Oxford

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent

Role Overview - Toolmaker

We’re looking for a talented Toolmaking Specialist to join our leading injection moulding manufacturing client based in Oxford. Supporting a dynamic manufacturing setting. This position demands deep expertise in injection moulding tools and the confidence to make key decisions that keep our operations running smoothly and our products top-notch.

Key Responsibilities - Toolmaker

Construct and refurbish tools to exceptional standards, boosting productivity.
Team up with production staff to cut downtime and keep them informed on progress.
Work alongside the Quality team to pinpoint and fix product issues, carrying out necessary corrections.
Diagnose and resolve tooling challenges while contributing to new tool introductions.
Champion continuous improvement efforts and 5S practices to advance tooling innovation.
Apply your Toolmaking expertise to maintain, repair, and modify tools as needed.
Key Experience & Qualifications - Toolmaker

Competence in safely and effectively using standard Toolroom machinery.
A collaborative spirit paired with strong interpersonal skills.
Adaptable, friendly, and driven, with the ability to work solo when required.
Sharp eye for detail and excellent time management.
Skill in connecting with people across all levels.
Basic proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Solid grasp of injection moulding and dip moulding techniques.
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (or similar).
Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. 

Candidates who are currently a Toolmaker, CNC Machinist, Workshop Technician, Manual Machinist, Conventional Machinist, Centre Lathe Turner or Apprentice Engineer may be suitable for this position.

For more information about this role, please contact Ben Dawson on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to .

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website 

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors

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