Press Toolmaker

SourceCo; Redditch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary

Overtime available

Pension and holiday entitlement

Job summary

SourceCo in Redditch is seeking an experienced Press Toolmaker to join a well-established precision engineering business. You will build, maintain and repair press tools to tight tolerances in a modern Tool Room and support production with breakdowns and trials.

The ideal candidate will have an apprenticeship in Toolmaking, strong manual machining skills (milling, turning, surface grinding) and the ability to read engineering drawings. Experience with EDM/CNC tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent in Toolmaking.
• Strong manual machining skills including milling, turning and surface grinding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with wire erosion/EDM, CNC machining or progressive press tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build new press tools from engineering drawings.
• Repair, maintain and refurbish existing press tooling.
• Support production with tool breakdowns and fault finding.
• Carry out tool trials and continuous improvement activities.

Education

Apprenticeship in Toolmaking

Tools

Wire EDM (EDM)

CNC Machining

Milling

Turning

Surface Grinding

Job description

Press Toolmaker Redditch | Permanent | Full-Time | Competitive Salary DOE Are you a skilled Press Toolmaker looking for your next challenge with a well-established precision engineering business? We're recruiting on behalf of a long standing manufacturer in Redditch with over 50 years of engineering expertise. Supplying high quality precision components into sectors including automotive, aerospace, defence and industrial manufacturing, they're investing in their Tool Room and are looking for an experienced Toolmaker to join the team.

The Role

You'll play a key part in keeping production running by building, maintaining and repairing a wide range of press tools in a modern, well-equipped Tool Room. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building new press tools from engineering drawings.
• Repairing, maintaining and refurbishing existing press tooling.
• Supporting production with tool breakdowns and fault finding.
• Carrying out tool trials and continuous improvement activities.
• Working to tight tolerances using conventional machining equipment.
• Supporting apprentices and sharing your knowledge where required.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent in Toolmaking.
• Previous experience building and maintaining press tools.
• Strong manual machining skills including milling, turning and surface grinding.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• A proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with wire erosion/EDM, CNC machining or progressive press tools would be a real advantage, but isn\'t essential.

What\'s On Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Overtime available.
• Pension and holiday entitlement.
• Modern Tool Room with well-maintained equipment.

Join a stable, growing business that genuinely values skilled Toolmakers and invests in its people. Interested? Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat. We\'d love to tell you more about the opportunity.