At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve tooling for manufacturing with hands-on problem-solving.
- Company: Established manufacturing business offering a dynamic work environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week, competitive salary, and career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to innovate and improve processes.
- Why this job: Join a team where your skills make a real difference in production efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience with press tooling, strong mechanical skills, and engineering qualification.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Do you want a 3-Day weekend EVERY WEEK?
We are recruiting for an experienced Tooling Engineer to join an established manufacturing business.
This is a hands-on role responsible for the maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of tooling across the site.
The Role You will be responsible for
- Planned and preventative maintenance of press tools, flying shears and die-cutting equipment.
- Responding to tooling breakdowns and carrying out fault finding and repairs.
- Managing tooling spares, stock levels and tooling locations.
- Liaising with Production, Planning, suppliers and external contractors.
- Supporting the use of CMMS systems and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
- Identifying repeat tooling issues and implementing improvements.
- Improving tool reliability, MTBF and tool wear life.
- Supporting the ongoing development and improvement of the toolroom. About You The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience working with press tooling and flying shears.
- Strong mechanical and hand-fitting skills.
- Experience using lathes, milling machines and surface grinders.
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
- Experience working within a manufacturing/toolroom environment.
- Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with suppliers.
- A confident approach to using IT; CMMS experience would be advantageous.
- BTEC or equivalent engineering qualification.
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Tooling Engineer employer: The Hire Place LLP
As a leading manufacturer of plastics with over 30 years of industry experience, this company offers a stable and secure work environment in Northamptonshire. Employees benefit from a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, alongside opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive team culture. The rotational shift pattern allows for a balanced work-life dynamic, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
