At a Glance
- Tasks: Manufacture and maintain high-quality tooling for a leading UK manufacturer.
- Company: Established manufacturing business known for engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay up to £22.00 per hour and modern facilities.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and potential training in TIG welding.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and enhance your toolmaking expertise in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship in Toolmaking or Machining and experience with Toolroom machinery.
The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 £ per hour.
A well-established manufacturing business with a reputation for engineering excellence is looking to recruit an experienced Toolmaker to join its skilled Toolroom team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped facility, manufacturing and maintaining high-quality tooling for a leading UK manufacturer.
The Role
You will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of production press tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and special-purpose equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture, modify, and repair press tooling, jigs, fixtures, and special-purpose machinery.
- Interpret engineering drawings and determine the most effective manufacturing methods.
- Operate a variety of Toolroom machinery including milling machines, lathes, grinders, and CNC equipment.
- Assemble and strip press tools, checking tolerances and ensuring optimal performance.
- Diagnose tooling faults and carry out effective repairs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Toolroom.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A completed apprenticeship with an NVQ (or equivalent) in Toolmaking or Machining.
- Strong experience within a precision engineering or Toolroom environment.
- Proven ability to operate conventional Toolroom machinery including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
- Experience with press tooling, tool maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- CNC machining experience.
- Experience producing jigs and fixtures.
- TIG welding experience would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
For more information on the Toolmaker role contact Sasha Atkinson on sasha@stirlingwarrington.co.uk.
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CNC Machining
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