Toolmaker

Toolmaker| £20 p/h | Quarterly Bonus | Generous Pension | Flexible Hours | 1pm Friday Finish

A Toolmaker opportunity has become available within a well-established precision engineering business supplying complex components into demanding manufacturing sectors. This role will support tooling, grinding and toolroom activities across production, ensuring high-quality tooling and precision parts are delivered to tight tolerances and production deadlines.

Toolmaker responsibilities include –

• Operating surface, universal and jig grinding machines to manufacture and maintain precision tooling and components.
• Producing spare parts, regrinding tooling and supporting preventative maintenance activities across the toolroom.
• Supporting production teams with tooling issues, repairs and continuous improvement activities.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to ensure components meet required specifications and tolerances.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and safety within the toolroom environment.
• Supporting apprentices and sharing knowledge across the wider engineering team.

Toolmaker desirable skills and experience –

• Previous experience within a Toolmaker, Grinder or Precision Tooling role.
• Strong background operating grinding machinery within a precision engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and demanding production targets.
• Knowledge of milling, turning and general toolroom machinery.
• EDM, CAD or progression press tool experience would be advantageous.

Toolmaker benefits include –

• Quarterly company bonus scheme.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• 33 days holiday including Christmas shutdown.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Healthcare, wellbeing and employee support services.
• Free parking and additional employee benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing engineering manufacturer offering long-term security, technical variety and a modern toolroom environment.

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