CNC Tooling Specialist — Setup, Tooling & Precision

Rheinmetall; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

Annual leave 25 days

Private healthcare

Employer pension 6%

On-site parking

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site in Telford, UK, and invites applications for a Tool Room Specialist. You will build and assemble tooling from engineering drawings, inspect and maintain tooling, and support CNC operators during machine setup and first-off production.

The role requires experience as a CNC-Operator or tool mechanic, knowledge of tooling measurement, and the ability to work across multiple IT systems (Zoller, SAP, Exapt).

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC-Operator or tool mechanic
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Familiar with tooling measurement and setup
• Knowledge of cutting tool geometry, feeds and speeds
• Willingness to work in a multi-shift pattern
• Ability to work with IT systems (Exapt, Zoller, SAP)

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble tooling from engineering drawings, setup sheets and BOMs
• Preset tooling using Zoller pre-setters and verify tool length, diameter and offsets
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage and runout using precision measuring equipment
• Maintain standard tooling assemblies and tool identification systems
• Manage tooling inventory in KARDEX-Shuttles, ordering, goods receipt and stock accuracy
• Maintain tooling records in SAP/Exapt and update tooling databases
• Modify tooling by grinding, milling or minor fitting where required
• Support CNC operators during machine setup and first-off production
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend improvements to increase tool life and productivity
• Work closely with Work preparation, Maintenance and Production to support continuous improvement
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements

Tools

Zoller

SAP

Exapt

Job description

Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site in Telford, UK, and invites applications for a Tool Room Specialist. You will build and assemble tooling from engineering drawings, inspect and maintain tooling, and support CNC operators during machine setup and first-off production.

The role requires experience as a CNC-Operator or tool mechanic, knowledge of tooling measurement, and the ability to work across multiple IT systems (Zoller, SAP, Exapt).