At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and develop tools for production and NPI projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing business with diverse industry exposure.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and shift allowances.
- Other info: Permanent afternoon shift with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects and improve productivity while honing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in toolmaking, CNC, and EDM machinery is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking to hire an experienced Toolmaker for a manufacturing business working across multiple industries. If you have experience working in a stamping, pressing or prototype environment, then this is a great role for you!
Within the role, you will be responsible for maintaining tools to support production and NPI projects. This will involve developing new tools along with modifying or repairing existing tooling by following detailed engineering drawings or reverse engineering parts. To succeed in this position, you will need to demonstrate the use of hand tools and machinery, which will consist of lathes, presses, milling and grinding.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Routine maintenance on press tooling (20-300 ton press tools), including both progression and second operations
- Involvement in productivity improvement initiatives
- Use of 2D and 3D CAD software
- Working closely with production when attending breakdowns to identify root causes and solve problems
Additional experience required for this role:
- Served within a domestic or contract toolroom
- Experience with multi-stage progression tools
- Experience using CNC and EDM machinery, ideally with knowledge of VISI
This role will be working a permanent afternoon shift of 38 hours a week: Monday to Thursday 1:30pm to 10pm and Friday 12pm to 6pm. In return, a fantastic salary with additional shift allowance is on offer, along with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a pension of 9% collective and much more.
EDM Toolmaker employer: SF Partners Admin
Join a dynamic manufacturing business that values innovation and craftsmanship, offering an excellent work culture where your skills as an EDM Toolmaker will be recognised and rewarded. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a supportive team environment that encourages productivity improvement initiatives. Located in a thriving industrial area, this role provides the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.
