CNC Toolmaker

Austin Banks; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Banks is seeking a hands-on CNC Toolmaker in Doncaster to join the production team. The role covers tooling manufacture, CNC machining, and press tool/die maintenance, with involvement in design, manufacture and repair.

You will work across tool design, manufacture, and repair to support production, while contributing to day-to-day team leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering.
• Strong drawing-reading skills.
• Confident operating, setting and programming CNC mills and lathes.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Willing to undertake training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Designing, modifying and manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures and press tools to issued drawings.
• Setting, operating and programming CNC mills and lathes.
• Diagnosing and repairing diecasting machines and dies, including replacement parts, ejection pins and sleeves.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance, testing and polishing of tooling and dies.
• Improving programs and machining strategies (speeds/feeds, tooling selection) and identifying quality deviations.
• Managing tooling stock, supplier deliveries and the KanBan system.
• Meeting production schedules/KPIs and attending daily production meetings.
• Supporting team oversight (attendance, return‑to‑work interviews, H&S/PPE compliance) and liaising with HR.
• Continuously improving processes and equipment use.

Skills

CNC operation

Drawing reading

Tooling knowledge

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Tooling maintenance

Job description

Job Title: CNC Toolmaker

Location: Doncaster

Job type: Full time, Permanent.

Hours: Monday - Friday

We are recruiting for a hands‑on CNC Toolmaker to join our client's production team. This is a hands‑on, varied role covering tooling manufacture, CNC machining, and press tool/die maintenance.

You will be working across tool design, manufacture, and repair, supporting production to keep processes running smoothly, while also playing a part in day‑to‑day team leadership and continuous improvement.

As a CNC Toolmaker, you will be responsible for:

• Designing, modifying and manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures and press tools to issued drawings
• Setting, operating and programming CNC mills and lathes
• Diagnosing and repairing diecasting machines and dies, including replacement parts, ejection pins and sleeves
• Carrying out preventative maintenance, testing and polishing of tooling and dies
• Improving programs and machining strategies (speeds/feeds, tooling selection) and identifying quality deviations
• Managing tooling stock, supplier deliveries and the KanBan system
• Meeting production schedules/KPIs and attending daily production meetings
• Supporting team oversight (attendance, return‑to‑work interviews, H&S/PPE compliance) and liaising with HR
• Continuously improving processes and equipment use

The ideal candidate will be:

• Level 3 qualified in a mechanical engineering discipline
• Strong drawing‑reading skills
• Confident operating, setting and programming CNC mills and lathes
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Willing to undertake training relevant to the role
• Strong time management and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Supervisory experience is desirable