Press Toolmaker

Milton Keynes Pressings; Water Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Water Eaton is seeking a skilled Press Toolmaker to handle the manufacture, maintenance, and development of press tools. You will work closely with engineering drawings and operate various manual and CNC machines. The role offers competitive pay, career progression, and a friendly working environment. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in press tools and be highly detail-oriented. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to engineering excellence.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacture and maintenance of press tools.
• Ability to work from technical drawings to produce tooling.
• Competence with manual and CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and maintain press tools.
• Operate manual and CNC machinery.
• Diagnose and repair tooling to minimize downtime.

Skills

Press tools expertise

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Time-served Toolmaker or equivalent experience

Tools

CNC machinery

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

About the Role

As a Press Toolmaker, you'll play a key role in the manufacture, maintenance, and development of high-quality press tools to exacting standards. You'll work from technical drawings to produce new tooling and ensure existing tools perform optimally for production efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and maintain press tools, jigs, and fixtures
• Work from engineering drawings to tight tolerances
• Operate a range of manual and CNC machinery (e.g., milling, grinding, turning, EDM)
• Diagnose and repair tooling issues to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with design and production teams to improve tooling performance
• Ensure all work meets health & safety and quality standards

About You

• Preferably Time-served Toolmaker or equivalent but will consider candidates based on level of experience
• Strong background in press tools (progressive, single-stage, or transfer tools)
• Competent with precision measuring instruments and toolroom machinery
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Team‑oriented but capable of working independently

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• Modern, well‑equipped toolroom
• Career progression and ongoing training
• Supportive, friendly working environment

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On‑site parking

For applications or further details about the position please contact:
Gary Read (Operations Manager)

Tel - (phone number removed)

Ryeland Toolmakers is a small business in Milton Keynes, who are part of the Milton Keynes Pressings Group. We are professional, agile, and our goal is to manufacture Press Tools, Jigs & Fixtures to the highest standard and to achieve Engineering Excellence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person