JOB TYPE: Temp - Perm (3 month initial contract)
START DATE: ASAP
About the Role
TEXO Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Toolmaker / Workshop Machinist to provide short-term cover within an established engineering workshop in Glasgow.
The role will involve precision machining and toolmaking, working from engineering drawings and to tight tolerances.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate manual toolroom machinery including lathes, milling machines, vertical borers and surface grinders
- Manufacture and modify components to engineering drawings
- Work to tight tolerances and specifications
- Carry out mechanical fitting and toolmaking duties
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
- Work independently and use initiative
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop
- Follow company quality and health & safety procedures
Qualifications & Experience
- Time-served Toolmaker / Machinist
- Mechanical fitting experience
- Previous toolmaking or machine shop experience
- Strong knowledge of manual machining
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience working to tight tolerances
- Ability to work independently
- Engineering or industrial workshop experience
- Experience with a range of manual machining equipment
- Previous experience supporting apprentices
Skills & Attributes
We're looking for someone who:
- Has strong attention to detail
- Takes pride in producing high-quality work
- Is practical and reliable
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Takes a safety-first approach
- Is available for short-term contract work
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Toolmaker in Glasgow employer: TEXO Recruitment
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