Precision Toolmaker & CNC Specialist – On-site

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Bridgwater is seeking a hands-on Toolmaker to manufacture, repair and maintain high-precision tooling to tight tolerances. You will work with production, engineering and maintenance teams to ensure on-time delivery and equipment reliability at Bridgwater.

The role involves both CNC and manual machining, with XYZ ProTrak machines, and offers day or rotating shift patterns. Apprentice-technical qualification and proven tooling experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification.
• Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication.
• Skilled in high-precision, low-tolerance toolmaking.
• Experience with CNC and manual machining, particularly on XYZ ProTrak machines.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and refurbish high-precision, low-tolerance tooling to technical drawings using manual and CNC workshop equipment, including XYZ ProTrak machines.
• Collaborate with design teams to interpret engineering drawings and develop new tooling solutions that support evolving products, machinery, and processes.
• Provide timely, creative engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges. Propose and implement innovations to improve tooling and production processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment through proactive housekeeping and strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Provide support to maintenance team activities when requested.
• Contribute to Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Support process optimisation and operational efficiency.
• Assist in developing colleagues, including mentoring apprentices and sharing technical expertise across teams.

Skills

Manual milling

CNC turning

Detail-oriented

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Apprentice trained engineering qualification

Tools

XYZ ProTrak

Job description

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Bridgwater is seeking a hands-on Toolmaker to manufacture, repair and maintain high-precision tooling to tight tolerances. You will work with production, engineering and maintenance teams to ensure on-time delivery and equipment reliability at Bridgwater.

The role involves both CNC and manual machining, with XYZ ProTrak machines, and offers day or rotating shift patterns. Apprentice-technical qualification and proven tooling experience are essential.