Toolmaker - County Westmeath

Toolmaker – County Westmeath

A leading sub-contract manufacturer of precision injection moulded and assembled components for the medical, automotive, and ICT sectors is currently seeking an experienced Toolmaker. This is a permanent role based in County Westmeath.

The company offers a wide variety of mouldings and technologies, ranging from complex multi-cavity, multi-shot components to finished and packed devices and assemblies. With world-class expertise in project management, from tool build to global component sourcing and finished part approval, the business is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and engineering excellence. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility in Ireland, the company supports customers across Europe and globally.

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled tool maintenance pre- and post-production, as well as support reactive maintenance during production.

• Carry out incoming verification on tool spares procured.

• Review and maintain plastic injection tools, jigs, and fixtures as required.

• Fully dismantle, clean, polish, inspect for wear, report findings, and reassemble tools.

• Maintain accurate records of tool maintenance activities.

• Perform root cause investigations as needed and support corrective actions to address quality and process issues.

• Participate in validation of new products and equipment when required.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified Toolmaker.

• Experience with hot runner and valve gate systems, including wiring.

• Strong background in repair and maintenance of injection moulding tools.

• Proven problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on experience with plastic injection moulding, over-moulding, and 2-shot moulding processes.

Skills:

• Self-motivated, conscientious, and able to work on own initiative.

• Strong team player, able to collaborate and work effectively to meet continuous deadlines.