Tooling Support Specialist

Job overview

This role sits within the Tooling department and reports to the Toolroom Manager. It is a mid-level, full-time position based in Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland.

Purpose of the role

The position is responsible for maintaining and repairing moulds in a high-volume injection moulding manufacturing environment. The scope also includes building and repairing jigs, fixtures, and spare parts used for injection moulds.

Core responsibilities

• Service, repair, and keep in good working order a range of high-precision moulds, including multi-cavity, hot runner, valve-gated, and stack moulds.
• Create and maintain standard specifications, procedures, and records for each mould, and ensure existing moulds are checked against those standards.
• Assemble, fit, repair, and modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools using both machine tools and hand tools.
• Assist with early tool trials, validation activities, and related engineering support.
• Carry out tool builds and help with tool changeovers whenever needed.
• Spot opportunities for improvement and contribute to corrective actions and continuous improvement work.
• Partner with Production and Engineering to diagnose and resolve mould issues.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including quality systems, financial controls, and health and safety requirements.

Essential criteria

• Self-driven and focused on results.
• Capable of working well under pressure and maintaining a strong work ethic.
• A toolmaking qualification is preferred, but not mandatory.
• A qualification in a trade such as mechanical, electrical, or carpentry is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Experience in a regulated GMP environment.
• Relevant hands-on trade experience.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, IT, and communication abilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Practical experience with mills, surface grinders, and lathes.
• Experience with lockout/tagout procedures and forklift operation.

Competencies

• Problem-solving ability.
• Clear communication.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Positive mindset.
• Customer focus.
• Strong attention to detail.

Working environment

The role regularly involves working around moving mechanical parts. At times, the employee may be exposed to elevated or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, and the possibility of electrical shock. Noise levels can occasionally be high. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential duties.

Compensation and benefits

The salary is listed as DOE. Additional benefits include a healthcare subsidy for the employee and access to a private pension scheme.

Equality statement

The employer states a commitment to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value. The hiring process and salary framework were set through a gender-neutral job evaluation and classification method. Applications are welcomed from qualified candidates of all sexes, races, ethnicities, disabilities, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and ages.

Additional information

Department: Tooling. Reports to: Toolroom Manager. Level: Mid-level. Working pattern: Full-time. Date created/revised: Jun.26. Validated by: Senior Director of HR, Director of Tooling, and Toolroom Manager.