Toolmaker

Profile Polymers Ltd (PPL) is 100% New Zealand owned and operated and its located right here in the Waikato. PPL manufacture and supply a wide range of extruded profiles from both flexible and rigid plastic and injection moulded components. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled tradesperson who enjoys precision engineering, problem solving, and working collaboratively within a manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for:

Tooling Manufacture & Maintenance

• Manufacture, assemble, maintain, repair, and modify extrusion, injection moulding tools and tooling components to engineering CAD models, drawings and specifications.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on tooling to support production uptime.
• Diagnose tooling faults and implement effective corrective actions.
• Design and manufacture jigs and fixtures to improve machining efficiency on standardized tooling.
• Support tooling and equipment improvements to enhance safety, quality, performance, and tool life.
• Liaise with external suppliers to manage consumables, tooling and materials.

Machining & Fitting

• Programme CNC milling machines and wire cut EDM machines, tracking machine times and optimising programmes.
• Operate manual and CNC machines (e.g. lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, wire cutter, EDM as applicable) safely and effectively.
• Carry out precision fitting, polishing, and finishing operations to achieve required tolerances and surface finishes.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and specifications.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas and practical solutions for tooling, equipment, process, and product improvement.
• Support trialing and commissioning of new or modified tools.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve tooling and equipment issues.

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

• Work in accordance with all company Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Identify hazards and actively contribute to a safe toolroom and production environment.
• Clean and maintain machines and keep a well-managed and organized workspace and tooling area.

Documentation & Systems

• Accurately complete tooling records, maintenance logs, and job documentation as required.
• Follow standard work instructions, procedures, and quality requirements.

The Successful candidate must have the following:

• Trade qualification in Toolmaking or equivalent industry experience
• Proven experience building and maintaining injection moulding tools
• Strong machining, fitting, and fault-finding capabilities
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

What We Offer:

• Stable, full-time position within a supportive technical team
• 45 hour weeks with overtime available
• Onsite parking
• Access to Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Diverse and hands-on work across tooling manufacture, maintenance, and improvement projects
• Opportunity to work with modern machining equipment and tooling systems
• Collaborative team environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

If you are an experienced Toolmaker looking for your next opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.