Precision Tooling Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Noss Mayo; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Overtime

33 days holiday inc bank holidays

Pension

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited in Plymouth is seeking a Precision Tooling Engineer to design, fabricate and commission new jigs and fixtures, and maintain production tooling.

You will analyse tooling issues, support new product introductions, and record maintenance in the CMMS. This is a day shift role with a competitive salary, bonus scheme and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship as Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, or Toolmaker or relevant NVQ Level 3/BTEC Level 3.
• Proficiency in CNC lathe, CNC mill, and surface grinding.
• Experience in AutoCAD, 3D modelling or Inventor would be advantageous.
• TIG/JIG welding would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and commission new jigs and fixtures to support production processes.
• Maintain production tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Support new product introductions, ensuring equipment and processes meet operational requirements.
• Analyse tooling issues and root causes, developing effective PPM and TPM activities.
• Record all maintenance activities within the CMMS.
• Work day shift, 7am to 3pm.

Skills

CNC lathe

CNC milling

Surface grinding

TIG welding

JIG welding

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Modelling

Inventor

Job description

Precision Tooling Engineer
Plymouth

Up to £42,800 dependant on experience + Bonus Scheme + Overtime + 33Days Holiday inc Bank Holidays + Pension + Extra Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional with machining and tooling experience to join a market-leading international manufacturer, working on a range of precision tooling, fixtures and production support activities while developing your career in a highly technical environment.

The company are a well-established, highly revered manufacturing company in the Plymouth area with sites across the world that not only are renowned for the quality of their products but also for being a leading and progressive employer within the area.

In this role your duties will include repairing press tooling, jigs, fixtures, and machine parts, create and commission new jigs and fixtures, assist with new product introduction, implement continuous improvement techniques,

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where you will be well rewarded for your efforts, not just through a good salary, bonus, and benefits, but also through the chance to progress your career and make a big impact on your department.

The Role:

• Design, fabricate, and commission new jigs and fixtures to support production processes.


• Responsible for maintaining production tooling, jigs, and fixtures


• Support new product introductions, ensuring equipment and processes meet operational requirements.


• Analyse tooling issues and root causes, developing effective PPM and TPM activities.


• Record all maintenance activities within the CMMS.


• Day shift, 7am to 3pm


• £19.21 - £21.96 per hour depending on qualifications and experience


• Benefits - Monthly & yearly bonus, 33 days holiday inc bank holidays (can purchase additional days via scheme) Life insurance 3x salary, 5% pension, retail discounts

The person:

• Apprenticeship as Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, or Toolmaker or relevant NVQ Level 3/BTEC Level 3


• Proficiency in CNC lathe, CNC mill, and surface grinding


• Experience in AutoCAD, 3D modelling or inventor would be advantageous


• TIG/JIG welding would be advantageous.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.