Back to search
Job Title: Die Maintenance Technician/Toolmaker – Mould
Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear
Salary: Up to 47k (Including shift allowance)
Shifts: 3 Shift Rotation
Length: 1 year FTC
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus 8 stats goes up by a day after 5 years and then another day after 10 years
- childcare vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- free car park and on-site canteen facilities
- Uniform
- Group pension 5% matched and death in service which is 4 times the salary
Job Description:
As a Die Maintenance Technician, your primary responsibility will be:
- To ensure the performance, maintenance, and optimisation of injection moulding and press tooling. You'll work independently on your shift, tackling both reactive and planned maintenance tasks.
- In this dynamic production environment, the Die Maintenance Technician will collaborate with production, engineering, and quality departments to resolve issues, implement root cause analysis, and deliver long-term solutions.
- Your work will involve precision machining, fault diagnostics, and welding repairs including MIG, TIG, and ARC. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and ensuring high tooling standards are maintained.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Experience in tooling maintenance (preferably within injection moulding)
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability
- Skilled in tool finishing, bedding, and working with hot runner/manifold systems
Desirable:
- MIG, TIG, Micro TIG, ARC welding experience
- Knowledge of PUWER and safe lifting/slinging
- Familiarity with grinding, polishing, and precision machining techniques
Why Should You Apply?
- Be part of a stable, well-established company with opportunities for development
- Work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise
- Perfect role for an experienced Die Maintenance Technician seeking autonomy and impact
- Competitive pay and shift rotation providing excellent work-life balance
- A great opportunity to grow your career and mentor others
The Company:
Join a leading, fast-paced manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation in the automotive and industrial sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality production. As a Die Maintenance Technician, you will be part of a skilled team that supports cutting-edge production processes and tooling excellence.
