Toolmaker

We are seeking an experienced toolmaker to join a highly skilled machining workshop based in Wolverhampton. The company is a precision manufacturing business that is growing rapidly and looking to add a toolmaker to their expanding team. A toolmaker is a highly skilled role, being a key element and lead in the design and manufacture of machining components including CNC jigs, fixtures, and press tooling.

The successful candidate must be a time-served apprentice with proven expertise in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of high-precision tools, jigs, fixtures, and press tools. This role is critical in supporting efficient, accurate, and repeatable production processes across CNC machining and pressing operations.

Benefits and contract of the toolmaker:

• £21 per hour basic / £42000 per annum
• Overtime opportunities available
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension enrolment
• Onsite parking
• Career development

Key Responsibilities of a toolmaker:

• Design, manufacture, and assemble precision CNC jigs and fixtures for milling, turning, and multi-axis operations.
• Design, manufacture, repair, and maintain press tools (including progression, blanking, forming, piercing, and compound tools).
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications to produce tooling to tight tolerances.
• Operate and program CNC machines (mills, lathes, and grinders) for toolmaking purposes.
• Modify, refurbish, and maintain existing jigs, fixtures, and press tools to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Collaborate with production, CNC machinists, press operators, and design engineers to develop and optimise tooling solutions that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related issues in both CNC and press shop environments and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised toolroom environment in line with 5S and company health & safety standards.
• Document all tooling designs, modifications, repairs, and maintenance records.

Essential Requirements of a toolmaker:

• Time-served Toolmaker Apprentice
• Must have completed a formal apprenticeship (e.g., NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent) in Toolmaking or Precision Engineering.
• Proven experience in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of press tools.
• Strong experience in the manufacture of CNC jigs and fixtures.
• Ability to work accurately from detailed engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Competent in the use of both conventional and CNC machine tools.
• High level of skill in precision fitting, hand finishing, assembly, and tool setting.
• Proficient in the use of a wide range of precision measuring instruments.

If this role of toolmaker is of interest to you, apply today with your CV and a member of our talent team will respond once reviewed.