Planet Pharma
MOULD REPAIR TECHNICIAN
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Mould Repair Technician
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: Apply for details
Country: United Kingdom
Employment: Direct Hire/Perm
Worksite: On-Site
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Job Description
A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a Mould Repair Technician to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional to support the repair, maintenance, and optimisation of injection moulding tools within a high volume production environment.
Working within a dedicated toolroom, you will play a key role in maximising equipment efficiency, reducing downtime, and ensuring production demands are met through effective maintenance and repair of moulding tools and associated equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of injection moulding tools to support production requirements.
- Utilise toolroom equipment and engineering techniques to maintain tooling to a high standard.
- Perform precision grinding, milling, turning, polishing, and laser engraving activities as required.
- Manufacture jigs, fixtures, and supporting components for production operations.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
- Follow lockout procedures and all relevant health and safety requirements.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within the toolroom and surrounding work areas.
- Support emergency breakdown activities and work additional hours when required to minimise operational disruption.
- Maintain accurate spare parts records and support inventory control activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tooling performance and reliability.
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Requirements
- Completed an apprenticeship in Maintenance Engineering or hold an equivalent qualification such as HND or HNC.
- Experience working with both electrical and mechanical components, including repair and modification activities.
- Strong fault finding and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work efficiently within a fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience using precision engineering techniques and toolroom equipment.
- Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- A proactive, organised, and safety focused approach.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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