Established manufacturing organisation seeks highly skilled Toolmakers for immediate start. Permanent Contracts offered, varying shifts available, competitive rates of pay and progression opportunities provided. An exciting opportunity to join a highly professional team working within a productive, forward-thinking environment.
Reporting directly to Tool Room Manager, the role of Toolmaker requires you to manufacture, maintain and repair tooling and dies to precise engineering drawings within tight tolerances, produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines, maintain quality and safety standards, keep accurate records and be responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Toolmaker duties will include:

• Disassembly and reassembly of tools
• Tool splitting and regrinding
• Replacing component parts
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces
• Maintain specifications by observing all associated operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools
• Operate manual and CNC machinery
• Manual milling, turning, surface grinding, 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC milling, bench work
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Ensure maintenance of Quality standards

Skills/Attributes required by Toolmaker:

• Previous experience within a similar role as Toolmaker within a heavy manufacturing environment (essential), preferably automotive or aerospace background
• Toolmaker apprenticeship or minimum 3 years’ experience in a toolroom environment
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery
• Ability to read and interpret engineering technical drawings
• Understanding of Quality Standards and Regulations
• Proven efficiency with working practices
• Problem solving and tool improvement
• Must be able to work on own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Be organised and have the ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Be able to communicate effectively with own team and other departments

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Hours of Work: Varying Shifts Available
Pay Rate: £15 - £18 per hour dependent upon experience
Contract: Permanent
If you are a skilled Tool Maker seeking an exciting opportunity, please APPLY TODAY!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Tool Making: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Disassembly and reassembly of tools
• Tool splitting and regrinding
• Replacing component parts
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces
• Maintain specifications by observing all associated operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools
• Operate manual and CNC machinery
• Manual milling, turning, surface grinding, 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC milling, bench work
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Ensure maintenance of Quality standard