At a Glance
- Tasks: Manufacture and repair components for vintage and classic vehicles using manual machining techniques.
- Company: Specialist automotive engineering business with a focus on craftsmanship.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, permanent position, and a hands-on work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on varied components and develop your engineering expertise.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and hone your traditional machining skills in a unique setting.
- Qualifications: Time-served apprenticeship and 2-3+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 21 - 21 £ per hour.
Tool Maker Location: Hampshire
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm
Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Tool Maker to join a specialist automotive engineering business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Tool Maker / Toolroom Engineer to work on a varied range of components and assemblies within a specialist vintage and classic automotive environment.
The Role You will be responsible for manufacturing, modifying and repairing components to engineering drawings and specifications, using a range of manual machining and toolroom techniques.
Duties will include:
Manual milling, turning and surface grinding.
Bench fitting, deburring and hand finishing.
Manufacture of components and assemblies to drawing specification.
Stripping, assessing and rebuilding vehicle sub-assemblies.
Modifying parts to support the vehicle workshop.
Inspecting components and approving first-off production.
Working to agreed production priorities and schedules.
Completing inspection records and other production documentation.
General workshop duties including material handling and cutting.
The Person The successful candidate will ideally have:
Time-served apprenticeship training.
Strong Tool Maker / Toolroom experience.
Good manual machining and bench-fitting skills.
Ability to accurately work from engineering drawings.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
A proactive, hands-on approach.
Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
2–3+ years' relevant experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist engineering environment where traditional machining skills, precision and craftsmanship are highly valued. xrnqpay
Apply now for immediate consideration.
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