At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage tool inventory and ensure precision in machining operations.
- Company: Join Dowse Engineering, a leader in high-precision manufacturing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a modern facility with opportunities for further training.
- Why this job: Be the backbone of our operations and make a real impact on production efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in precision engineering or CNC machining is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Position
- Toolroom Operator
- Company
- Dowse Engineering
- Location
- Bletchley, Milton Keynes
- Position Type
- Full-time
- About Dowse Engineering
At Dowse Engineering, precision and reliability drive everything we do.
As a high‑precision subcontract machining manufacturer supplying critical industries—including aerospace, automotive, motorsport, and medical technology—we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality.
To keep our advanced CNC machining capabilities running smoothly, we are looking for an organised and detailed Toolroom Operator to join our team.
Role
As our Toolroom Operator, you will be the backbone of our machining operations.
You’ll be responsible for managing our tool inventory, ensuring cutting tools are correctly selected, set, and measured before they hit the shop floor.
Your role directly impacts production efficiency, machine uptime, and the overall accuracy of our precision components.
Key Responsibilities
- Tool Preparation & Setting: Assemble, set, and measure cutting tools and holders using offline tool presetting equipment.
- Inventory Management: Maintain, organise, and track tool stock (inserts, end mills, drills, holders) to ensure availability for scheduled jobs.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect tooling for wear and damage, ensuring only verified, high‑quality tools are deployed to the machines.
- Shop Floor Support: Issue preset tooling packages to CNC machinists on time according to production schedules.
- Data Accuracy: Enter tool dimensional data into systems/presetter equipment accurately to minimise setup times and eliminate errors.
- Maintenance & Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organised tool storage facilities and manage tool re‑grind or recycling processes.
Requirements
- Relevant Experience: Background in a precision engineering or CNC machining environment (as a tool setter, toolroom operator, or experienced machinist).
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of cutting tool geometry, inserts, holders, and milling/turning tooling systems.
- Tool Presetting: Experience operating tool presetting equipment (e. g., Zoller, Speroni, or similar) is highly advantageous.
- Organisation Skills: A systematic approach to inventory control with strong attention to detail.
- Team Player: Clear communication skills to liaise effectively with production schedulers, CNC setters, and programmers.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Stable, long‑term career growth in a modern, well‑equipped facility.
- Contributory pension scheme and company benefits.
- Opportunities for further training and development.
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Tool room operative in Bletchley employer: Dowse Engineering
At Dowse Engineering, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where precision and reliability are at the forefront of our operations. As a Toolroom Operator in Bletchley, you will benefit from competitive salaries, a contributory pension scheme, and ample opportunities for professional growth within our modern facility. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values quality and innovation in critical industries.
