At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and maintain press tools in a modern Tool Room.
- Company: Established precision engineering business with over 50 years of expertise.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime, pension, and holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Opportunity to support apprentices and work with advanced equipment.
- Why this job: Join a growing company that values your skills and invests in your future.
- Qualifications: Recognised apprenticeship in Toolmaking and strong manual machining skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- Press Toolmaker
- Redditch | Permanent | Full-Time | Competitive Salary DOE
Are you a skilled Press Toolmaker looking for your next challenge with a well-established precision engineering business?
We're recruiting on behalf of a long standing manufacturer in Redditch with over 50 years of engineering expertise.
Supplying high quality precision components into sectors including automotive, aerospace, defence and industrial manufacturing, they're investing in their Tool Room and are looking for an experienced Toolmaker to join the team.
The Role
You'll play a key part in keeping production running by building, maintaining and repairing a wide range of press tools in a modern, well-equipped Tool Room.
Your responsibilities will include
- Building new press tools from engineering drawings.
- Repairing, maintaining and refurbishing existing press tooling.
- Supporting production with tool breakdowns and fault finding.
- Carrying out tool trials and continuous improvement activities.
- Working to tight tolerances using conventional machining equipment.
- Supporting apprentices and sharing your knowledge where required.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with candidates who have
- A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent in Toolmaking.
- Previous experience building and maintaining press tools.
- Strong manual machining skills including milling, turning and surface grinding.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- A proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail.
Experience with wire erosion/EDM, CNC machining or progressive press tools would be a real advantage, but isn't essential.
- What's On Offer
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Overtime available.
- Pension and holiday entitlement.
- Modern Tool Room with well-maintained equipment.
- Join a stable, growing business that genuinely values skilled Toolmakers and invests in its people.
Interested?
Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat. We'd love to tell you more about the opportunity
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