Precision Tool Setter: Optimize Tooling & Production

Advanced Innergy Solutions Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus up to 15%

Life assurance 4x annual salary

Employee assistance programme (24/7 GP

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

CRP Subsea in Skelmersdale seeks a proactive Tool Setter to manage tooling across production cells. You will prepare, install and maintain tooling, ensuring safe and efficient production, with close cooperation with Engineering and Quality teams.

The role requires hands-on, detail-oriented individuals with strong organisational and problem-solving skills to keep downtime to a minimum and uphold safety standards across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in tooling, manufacturing, production or engineering environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and production schedules.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Hands-on, practical approach with good manual dexterity.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve production issues.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Strong time management and focus on minimising downtime.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety in manufacturing environments.
• Calm under pressure with sound decision-making.
• IT skills; ERP experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, adjust and maintain precision tooling for production operations.
• Plan and coordinate tooling requirements with production schedules.
• Safely carry out tool changes and machine set-ups to meet specifications.
• Mount, align and secure tooling into production machinery.
• Manage tooling inventory and maintain tool/location records.
• Arrange ordering, shipping and movement of tooling per demand.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, lubrication and replacement of worn tooling components.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Ensure activities comply with quality standards, risk assessments and SOPs.
• Support reducing machine downtime through tooling preparation and changeover planning.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the department.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements including PPE usage.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CRP Subsea in Skelmersdale seeks a proactive Tool Setter to manage tooling across production cells. You will prepare, install and maintain tooling, ensuring safe and efficient production, with close cooperation with Engineering and Quality teams.

The role requires hands-on, detail-oriented individuals with strong organisational and problem-solving skills to keep downtime to a minimum and uphold safety standards across manufacturing operations.