Position: Toolmaker
Proactive are currently recruiting for an experienced Toolmaker to join an established engineering and manufacturing business.
As a Toolmaker, you'll play a key role in ensuring tooling is produced and maintained to the required quality and timescales, supporting production and working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver effective tooling solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design and manufacture tooling using 2D and 3D CAD software and associated engineering systems
- Manufacture, assemble and test tooling in line with technical requirements and production deadlines
- Design and manufacture jigs, fixtures and gauges to support manufacturing processes
- Maintain, repair and modify production tooling to ensure continued manufacturing capability
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure tooling is fit for purpose and meets operational requirements
- Plan and coordinate tooling maintenance activities alongside relevant manufacturing teams
- Respond to unplanned tooling repairs and production requirements where required
- Operate Toolroom machinery and equipment, including Wire EDM, CNC and conventional/manual machining equipment
- Work collaboratively with other Toolmakers to complete machining, tooling and repair requirements
- Manage tooling manufacture and workload priorities in conjunction with the Toolroom management team
- Support the development and improvement of existing and new tooling
- Track tooling modifications and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability and efficiency
- Carry out part and tooling measurements to support tooling development and engineering decisions
- Record relevant production information, work completed, quantities and machine/set-up times using appropriate systems
- Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams during the development, testing and introduction of new tooling
- Support the transition of new tooling into production and help resolve any issues identified during trials
Skills:
- Proven experience working as a Toolmaker within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Strong practical toolmaking and machining skills
- Experience manufacturing, maintaining and repairing production tooling
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information
- Experience using 2D/3D CAD software for tooling or engineering applications
- Experience with Wire EDM, CNC and/or conventional machining equipment
- Strong understanding of tooling manufacture, testing, modification and maintenance
- Experience working with jigs, fixtures and gauges would be advantageous
- Good measurement and inspection skills with the ability to use data to support engineering decisions
Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Toolmaker employer: Proactive Technical Limited
Proactive Global is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Heathrow Airport where you can thrive in your role as a Site Manager. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities to enhance your skills while working on major airport infrastructure projects. Our commitment to safety, teamwork, and excellence ensures that you will be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and fosters professional advancement.
Contact Details:
Proactive Technical Limited Recruitment Team
