Toolmaker

Company Description Peco model railways is a specialist manufacturer of high-quality plastic model kits and track ,focusing on precision, detail, and authenticity for hobbyists and collectors. The company values craftsmanship and reliability, producing components that meet strict quality standards. Team members work closely across production, design, and tooling to deliver durable and accurate products. Peco offers a practical, workshop-based environment where technical skills, problem-solving, and attention to detail are highly valued.

Role Description The Toolmaker role at Peco model railways is a full-time, on-site position based in Beer, Seaton . The Toolmaker will be responsible for manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing molds, dies, and tooling used in plastic model production. Daily tasks include reading technical drawings, machining components to specification, fitting and assembling tooling, and performing quality checks to ensure parts meet required tolerances. The role also involves troubleshooting tooling issues on the production line, carrying out preventative maintenance, and collaborating with production staff and designers to improve tool performance and product quality. The Toolmaker is expected to keep work areas safe and organized, follow established safety procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts in the workshop.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in toolmaking, mold making, or precision engineering for plastic or related manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in using workshop machinery and tools (e.g., lathes, milling machines, grinders, drilling equipment, measuring instruments such as micrometers and gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, and CAD-based designs.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to injection molding and plastic components.
• Solid problem-solving skills, including diagnosing tooling issues and implementing practical repairs or modifications.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with production, design, and quality teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing work to high quality and safety standards.
• Relevant vocational training or apprenticeship in toolmaking, mechanical engineering, or a closely related trade; equivalent experience considered.
• Willingness to work on-site in Beer and maintain a reliable, consistent presence in the workshop.