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Posted 01 August, 2026

Die Maintenance Technician

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a Tier 1 automotive supplier with their search for a Die Maintenance Technician to join the team on a 1 year FTC.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying, and optimising injection moulding tooling to ensure maximum performance, efficiency, and product quality.

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Key Duties:

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  • Maintenance & Repairs: Perform reactive and planned maintenance on press and injection moulding tooling in a fast-paced production environment.
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  • Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose tooling failures and implement long-term corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
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  • Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to meet operational targets and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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  • Welding & Fabrication: Carry out repairs involving MIG, TIG, and ARC welding as required.
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  • Workload Management: Prioritise and manage tasks efficiently, adapting to shifting production demands.
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  • Technical Leadership & Development: Share knowledge within the team, mentor apprentices, and contribute to skill development initiatives.
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  • Independent working: Operate autonomously during solo shifts, managing maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and making critical decisions to maintain tooling performance without direct supervision.
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Key Requirements:

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  • Proven experience in tooling maintenance, ideally within an injection moulding environment.
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  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a focus on long-term solutions.
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  • Experience working with hot runner/manifold systems.
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  • Expertise in tool finishing and bedding.
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The Package:

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  • 1 year FTC, however potential to be taken on permanent.
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  • £47,000 - £53,000 per annum including shift allowance, dependant on experience.
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  • 3 shift pattern on rotation.
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  • Company pension scheme.
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  • 25 days holiday.
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  • On site canteen.
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  • Additional.
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