Toolmaker

Our Manufacturing client require a Toolmaker who is flexible and enthusiastic to complement the existing team and play a key role in supporting the business and helping it grow.

You will be a team player with a strong and flexible work ethic, who consistently works to high standards and has over the years developed considerable skills, experience, and knowledge in your field.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Responsibilities:

• Manufacture new tooling when required to issued drawings

• Repair and service of (high speed) multistage progression tools for production

• Preventative maintenance on tooling, all aspects of machining and bench fitting, i.e. grinding, turning milling etc

• Utilisation of precision/optical measuring equipment to maintain tooling to produce parts to drawing tolerance

• Testing tooling prior to release

• Attending power press to identify or overcome problem whilst tooling is in a running condition, report to those above to identify problem or requirements for spares /replacements or backup

• To assess the life of a press tool and to order any new parts or make new parts that need replacing

• Replace pilots, probe pins, springs, designing and making special fixtures to fit to tools

• Always observe Health and Safety Regulation

Skills & Abilities:

• Self-Motivated

• Attention to Detail

• Good coordination

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Problem Solving Skills

Salary: £25,288 -£33,279 dependant on experience.

Working Days & Hours:

Monday – Thursday, 39 hours