Press Toolmaker

TipTopJob; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Well-being program

Professional growth opportunities

Referral program

Flexible hours: 37.5h rotating days, 4

4x10h shifts or part-time options

Job summary

TipTopJob in Gloucester is seeking a skilled Press Toolmaker to join our manufacturing team. You will maintain and repair press tooling, including transfer and progression tools, and support tooling development to help meet production targets.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing setting, preferably with stamping or mould tooling, and proven machining skills on mills, lathes and grinders. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing, preferably stamping or mould tooling.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in operating mills, lathes and grinders.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Driven to succeed in a fast-paced company.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair press tooling, including transfer and progression tools.
• Identify and implement modifications to press tools to improve efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with production teams to support production targets.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on press tools.

Skills

Toolmaking

Problem solving

Machining (mills/lathes/grinders)

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Press Toolmaker to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of press tooling, including transfer and progression tools. You will also identify and carry out modifications to press tools where necessary, and assist production teams in achieving their targets by supporting with tooling development.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair press tooling, including transfer and progression tools
• Identify and implement modifications to press tools to improve efficiency and performance
• Collaborate with production teams to support the achievement of production targets
• Carry out preventative maintenance on press tools

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably with stamping or injection moulding tooling
• Excellent problem:solving skills and the ability to meet production deadlines
• Proficient in operating conventional machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Driven to succeed in a fast:paced, growing company

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive employee well:being program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Referral program with financial incentives
• Hours can be flexible to work 37.5hrs rotating days, 40hrs 4x 10hr shifts and even part time options.