Mold Toolmaking Trainee: Precision & CNC Skills

Glenair; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenair in Mansfield, UK, is seeking a full-time Toolmaker to manufacture mould tools, jigs and fixtures in a dedicated Toolmaking Department. You will work Monday to Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm, and support tooling solutions across production.

The role requires practical mechanical aptitude, GCSE Maths, and the ability to read drawings and data sheets. Proficiency with CNC programming, CMM checks, and standard toolroom machinery is essential to help maintain high quality and efficient manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• Minimum grade 4 GCSE in Maths.
• Practical and mechanical minded.
• Ability to work as part of growing team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture mould tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Check parts using CMM for drawing accuracy.
• Maintain injection mould tools.
• Operate manual toolroom machinery (milling, turning, grinding).
• Produce, prove and edit CNC programs.
• Understand engineering drawings and inspection reports.
• Identify improvements to tooling and processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths (grade 4 or equivalent)

Tools

CMM Machinery

Milling

Turning

Grinding

CNC programming

Job description

Glenair in Mansfield, UK, is seeking a full-time Toolmaker to manufacture mould tools, jigs and fixtures in a dedicated Toolmaking Department. You will work Monday to Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm, and support tooling solutions across production.

The role requires practical mechanical aptitude, GCSE Maths, and the ability to read drawings and data sheets. Proficiency with CNC programming, CMM checks, and standard toolroom machinery is essential to help maintain high quality and efficient manufacturing.