12th November, 2026
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established Australian engineering and toolmaking business with a team of approximately 35 skilled professionals. The company specialises in the design, manufacture, maintenance and repair of high-quality injection moulds and blow moulds for various industries.
Operating as a specialist toolmaking business rather than a mass-production manufacturer, they offer a diverse range of complex machining and tooling projects, supported by modern machinery and equipment.
Job Title: Toolmaker - Injection Moulds
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Work Set-up: Full-time, permanent opportunity | Day shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.with flexible working hours | OT available
About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their established team on day shift.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on tradesperson who enjoys working on complex injection mould tooling, machining precision components and solving technical challenges.
Unlike traditional production machining environments, this role focuses on specialist toolmaking, involving a variety of custom tooling projects rather than repetitive, high-volume production.
Working alongside an experienced team of toolmakers and machinists, you will be involved in machining, modifying, repairing and maintaining injection moulds using a range of conventional and CNC machinery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manufacture, modify, repair and maintain complex injection moulds and associated tooling.
- Perform machining, milling, turning, grinding and other precision machining operations.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Work with EDM equipment and other specialist toolmaking machinery.
- Carry out tooling adjustments, troubleshooting and fault-finding.
- Ensure all machined components and tooling meet required quality and dimensional standards.
- Collaborate with fellow toolmakers and machinists to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
- Assist with machine setups, programming and continuous improvement activities.
Qualifications: - Trade qualification in Toolmaking, Fitting and Machining, or a related engineering discipline.
- Previous experience working as a Toolmaker within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong experience manufacturing, repairing and maintaining injection moulds.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience with manual lathes, milling machines and surface grinders.
- Knowledge of EDM machining and CNC programming will be highly regarded.
- Experience operating CNC machining centres, preferably Mazak is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an experienced team.
Perks and Benefits: - Work on varied, technically challenging and specialised tooling projects.
- Access to modern machinery, including Mazak CNC equipment, EDM and live tooling.
- Be part of an established team of approximately 35 experienced engineering professionals.
- Opportunity to further develop your technical skills and expertise in specialist toolmaking.
If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please click 'Apply' or contact Ruel P for a confidential discussion at 0483954095 or ruel@codematix.com.au .
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