Press Toolmaker / Bench-Hand

The Selection Partnership Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A metal pressings manufacturer in Birmingham seeks a Press Toolmaker / Bench-Hand to repair and maintain tooling. The ideal candidate has a Technician qualification, apprentice training, and experience with press toolmaking. You will work in a dynamic environment focused on quality and safety and have opportunities for further training.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained and appropriate craft or Technician qualification required.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills are necessary.
• Previous press toolmaking experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain tooling to pre-determined standards.
• Analyse tool problems using recognised techniques.
• Mentor trainees and apprentices in the tool room.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Problem-solving techniques

Flexible and adaptable

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Technician qualification

Apprentice trained

Tools

CAD experience

Job description

Press Toolmaker / Bench-Hand – Birmingham – Salary Negotiable

Metal pressings and tooling manufacturer supplying a wide variety of industries.

Overview

To repair and maintain press tools from single blank tools to complex multi-stage progression to fine tolerances, with the target of enabling them to run successfully “Right first-time” in a production environment utilising high speed presses. The successful applicant will have experience of high volume, precision press toolmaking, utilising tungsten carbide components, and can exhibit exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills. All skill levels are considered from recently qualified Toolmaker apprentice to seasoned toolmaker considered. The role is tailored to individuals with the right attitude to pursue a career in a challenging and fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain tooling to pre-determined standard times and estimates
• Using recognised problem-solving techniques to analyse tool problems
• Strip and rebuild of tools for maintenance/repair and re-grind
• Reporting key spares/repairs to Toolroom lead
• Analysis and actioning of tool problems in production
• Management of the tool try-out process
• Mentoring of trainees and apprentices
• Promoting and utilising the company’s Health & Safety requirements
• Champ ioning the use of appropriate PPE
• Promoting and striving to improve 5S standards
• Supporting tool setter on shifts
• Tooling specification

Candidate experience

• Essential:
• Apprentice trained
• Appropriate craft or Technician qualification
• Flexible, adaptable and multi-skilled
• Good communication, planning and scheduling skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read, translate and feedback technical information
• Use recognised problem-solving techniques to analyse tooling issues
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• A team player
• Ability to work successfully on own initiative
• Previous press toolmaking experience

Preferred

• Previous precision progression toolmaking experience
• Previous experience of working with tungsten carbide tooling
• CAD experience

The company prides themselves on spending heavily each year on additional training for staff.

We are unable to accept or process applications from candidates who are currently living outside of the United Kingdom.

VISA Sponsorship: The client is unable to provide VISA sponsorship (now or in the future) and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have full leave to remain and work in the UK. During the recruitment process you will be asked to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.