Junior Tool & Die Engineer: Toolroom & Maintenance Support

Ball Corporation; Kettering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in the United Kingdom seeks a Toolroom/Workshop assistant to support the Toolroom Engineer in providing tooling to meet production demands. You will rework tooling, assist with plant maintenance, and help with conversions and shutdowns.

The role requires an apprenticeship in Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering, plus hands-on machining and workshop experience. You will work under the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure safety and efficiency across process areas.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering discipline is required.
• Experience of machining/operating a lathe and CNC machine is essential.
• Experience in a workshop environment and knowledge of machine shop processes is preferred.
• Experience with preventative and planned maintenance on workshop and production equipment is desirable.
• Team player with strong problem solving and analytical skills, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Organising materials for the toolroom according to production demand.
• Communicating efficiently with all personnel to ensure effective running.
• Perform repairs on machinery in the toolroom to keep it in good condition.
• Re-refurbishment, preparation and repair of plant spares and equipment.
• Assist with plant breakdowns and line conversions as needed.
• Ensure safe use of tool room/workshop machinery and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Assist with storing, inventory and issuing of tooling.
• Support maintenance supervisors to meet production budgets.

Skills

Machining experience

Lathe operation

CNC machine experience

Problem solving

Education

Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering discipline

Tools

Lathe

CNC Machine

Workshop tools

Job description

Ball Corporation in the United Kingdom seeks a Toolroom/Workshop assistant to support the Toolroom Engineer in providing tooling to meet production demands. You will rework tooling, assist with plant maintenance, and help with conversions and shutdowns.

The role requires an apprenticeship in Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering, plus hands-on machining and workshop experience. You will work under the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure safety and efficiency across process areas.