Precision Press Toolmaker: CNC & Wire EDM Expert

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day shift

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Redditch is seeking a skilled Press Toolmaker to manufacture, assemble, repair and modify press tools, progression tools and blanking tools to exacting standards on a day shift.

Essential: hands-on CNC machining and Wire EDM experience, plus the ability to read engineering drawings. A time-served apprenticeship or relevant qualification in toolmaking/machining is required, with strong problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent toolmaking/machining qualification.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience in press tooling.
• Experience with Wire EDM and ability to read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, repair, and modify press tools, progression tools, and blanking tools.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Inspect components with precision measuring equipment to verify tolerances.
• Troubleshoot tool issues on the shop floor to minimise downtime.
• Maintain a safe and organized working environment.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in toolmaking/machining

Tools

CNC machining

Wire EDM

Job description

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Redditch is seeking a skilled Press Toolmaker to manufacture, assemble, repair and modify press tools, progression tools and blanking tools to exacting standards on a day shift.

Essential: hands-on CNC machining and Wire EDM experience, plus the ability to read engineering drawings. A time-served apprenticeship or relevant qualification in toolmaking/machining is required, with strong problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.