Press Toolmaker

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Stable environment

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a skilled Press Toolmaker to join a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing company in Redditch. You will manufacture, maintain, assemble and repair high-precision press tools to meet strict quality standards.

The role requires hands-on CNC machining and wire EDM experience, excellent interpretation of engineering drawings, and strong problem-solving skills. A time-served apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in press tooling.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining.
• Experience with wire EDM operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in toolmaking/machining

Tools

CNC machining

Wire EDM

Job description

About the Role

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Press Toolmaker to join a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing company based in Redditch. In this role, you will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, assembly, and repair of high-precision press tools, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, assemble, repair, and modify press tools, progression tools, and blanking tools.

• Interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models.

• Use precision measuring equipment to inspect components and verify tolerances.

• Troubleshoot and resolve tool-related issues on the shop floor to minimize downtime.

• Maintain a safe and organized working environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker, specifically within a press tooling environment.

• Essential: Hands-on experience with CNC machining.

• Essential: Practical experience in wire eroding (Wire EDM).

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification in toolmaking/machining.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rate of up to £21.83 per hour (dependent on experience).

• Standard working days (Day shift).

• Stable working environment with a reputable manufacturing firm.