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Kildare\nPermanent Full-Time\nPrecision Toolmaking Opportunity with a Global Medical Device Manufacturer\nCpl are partnering with a leading global medical device manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Toolmaker / Tool Room Technician for their advanced manufacturing facility in North Co. Kildare.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled Toolmaker to join a world-class engineering environment supporting the manufacture of complex medical device components. Working within a modern, high-volume precision injection moulding operation, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimising high-value production tooling to ensure maximum uptime, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality and Maintenance teams while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the toolroom.\nKey Responsibilities\nMaintain, service and repair high-precision injection mould tooling to maximise production performance and minimise downtime.\nDiagnose tooling issues and carry out fault finding, repair and preventative maintenance on complex moulds.\nWork on a wide variety of precision tooling including:Multi-cavity moulds\nHot Runner moulds\nValve-gated moulds\nStack moulds\n\nManufacture, modify and repair precision components, jigs, fixtures and spare tooling parts using conventional toolroom equipment.\nAssemble and fit precision tooling components to 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multi-cavity mould systems is highly desirable.\nAbility to troubleshoot complex tooling issues and implement effective repairs.\nStrong understanding of engineering drawings and precision measurement equipment.\nKnowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems would be advantageous.\nExcellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills.\nStrong communication and teamwork abilities.\nSelf-motivated with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.\nExperience From Industries Such As\nWe would be particularly interested in speaking with Toolmakers currently working in:\nMedical Device Manufacturing\nInjection Moulding\nPharmaceutical Manufacturing\nPlastics Manufacturing\nPrecision Engineering\nAutomotive Components\nHigh Precision Manufacturing\nWhy Apply?\nThis is an opportunity to join one of the world's leading contract manufacturing organisations supporting some of the biggest names in healthcare and life sciences.\nYou'll become part of a highly skilled engineering team working with 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