Toolmaker: Precision Jigs, Fixtures & Tooling

Hilton Manufacturing; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Collaborative team

Mentor apprentice

Diverse projects

Long-term career

Modern facilities

Job summary

Hilton Manufacturing in Dandenong South, VIC, is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our hands-on engineering team. You will build, maintain, and improve jigs, fixtures, and tooling that keep production running at peak performance.

You'll interpret engineering drawings, perform precision machining, and troubleshoot tooling issues to drive quality and efficiency across our high-volume manufacturing operations. Full Australian working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in manufacturing/tooling.
• Strong ability to design and manufacture jigs and fixtures.
• Skilled in milling, turning, grinding and precise fitting.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Experience in automotive, sheet metal, or high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain press tools, jigs, fixtures, and tooling components
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications accurately
• Perform precision machining, including milling, turning, grinding, and fitting
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement effective solutions

Skills

Toolmaking

Jigs & fixtures

Machining

Problem solving

Australian working rights

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Hilton Manufacturing in Dandenong South, VIC, is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our hands-on engineering team. You will build, maintain, and improve jigs, fixtures, and tooling that keep production running at peak performance.

You'll interpret engineering drawings, perform precision machining, and troubleshoot tooling issues to drive quality and efficiency across our high-volume manufacturing operations. Full Australian working rights are required.