Automotive Stamping Die Toolmaker — High-Volume Tooling

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Castle Bromwich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Stamping Die Toolmaker in Castle Bromwich to support a major automotive operation in a high-volume press shop. You will maintain, repair and improve complex stamping dies to ensure optimum production performance, quality and uptime.

The role requires strong tooling background in automotive tooling, ability to read engineering drawings, and experience with large transfer/ tandem press tooling.

Qualifications

• Proven automotive tooling experience.
• Strong background in press tooling and stamping dies maintenance.
• Experience with XL tools and large tooling up to 50 tonnes.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and tooling specs.
• Knowledge of fault-finding, repair and tool improvement techniques.
• Experience supporting high-volume production environments.
• Manual machining and TIG welding experience on press tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on stamping and press tooling.
• Diagnose tooling issues and carry out repairs to minimise downtime.
• Strip, inspect, repair and rebuild complex press tools.
• Support continuous improvement to improve tool reliability, quality and productivity.
• Conduct tool try-outs and assist with tooling modifications and engineering changes.
• Liaise with production, maintenance and engineering to resolve issues.
• Ensure all work adheres to health, safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Press tooling

Stamping dies

Maintenance

XL tools

Read drawings

Fault-finding

Manual machining

TIG welding

50 tonnes tooling

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Apex Resource Management Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Stamping Die Toolmaker in Castle Bromwich to support a major automotive operation in a high-volume press shop. You will maintain, repair and improve complex stamping dies to ensure optimum production performance, quality and uptime.

The role requires strong tooling background in automotive tooling, ability to read engineering drawings, and experience with large transfer/ tandem press tooling.