At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and manage cutting tools for CNC machines in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a dynamic heavy engineering team with a collaborative spirit.
- Benefits: Earn £16.00 per hour with full-time hours and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant shop floor environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping production running smoothly and efficiently.
- Qualifications: Experience in CNC machining and a good understanding of tooling required.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
We're looking for a Tooling Technician to support our CNC machining operations. This is a hands-on role in a heavy engineering environment, preparing and managing cutting tools so machines can run efficiently. You'll be working closely with machinists and the wider team to make sure tooling is ready, accurate and available when needed. A big part of the role is looking after the tooling store and helping to keep production moving by reducing downtime.
What the role involves:
- Building and assembling cutting tools for CNC machines
- Issuing tooling from the stores based on production requirements
- Measuring tool lengths and diameters using presetters and gauges
- Working from drawings, setup sheets and tooling specs
- Checking tooling using micrometers, verniers and calipers
- Keeping track of tooling stock, regrinds and replacements
- Supporting machinists with tool changes and setup requirements
- Sorting out tooling issues to avoid delays on the shop floor
- Handling larger tooling like face mills, boring heads and multi-insert tooling
- Keeping the tooling area organised and in line with 5S standards
- Following all health & safety and quality procedures
What we're looking for:
- Experience working with tooling in a CNC machining environment
- Good understanding of milling, drilling and boring tools
- Able to read engineering drawings and technical info
- Confident using measuring equipment
- Good attention to detail
- Able to manage your own workload and stay organised
- Practical, hands-on approach and works well with others
Nice to have:
- Background in heavy engineering, oil & gas, nuclear or similar
- Experience working with large components
- Engineering or machining qualifications
- Familiar with larger CNC machines (horizontal, vertical, gantry)
- Experience with modular tooling systems (e.g. Varilock)
The environment:
- This role is based on the shop floor and will involve:
- Noise from machining and general workshop activity
- Working with metal swarf and coolant
- Handling and assembling heavy tooling
- Standing and moving around for most of the shift
- Occasional lifting (up to around 20kg)
- Working alongside large CNC machines
Tooling Technician in Manchester employer: Winsearch
As a Tooling Technician with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team in a heavy engineering environment that values collaboration and innovation. We offer competitive pay, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring you can develop your skills while contributing to our success. Join us in a role where your expertise will directly impact production efficiency and be part of a diverse workforce that celebrates individuality and teamwork.
