Senior Toolmaker — Precision CNC & EDM Specialist

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Toolmaker in Sheffield to design, manufacture, maintain and repair tooling, gauges and fixtures according to customer drawings and tight tolerances. You will support Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations within a skilled Toolroom team.

Responsibilities include CNC milling/lathe operations, CAD/CAM design, tooling repairs, and ensuring documentation and KPI data accuracy while safeguarding quality standards.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or equivalent practical experience.
• Experienced in CNC setting, operating and programming.
• Competent in reading engineering drawings.
• Experienced with CAD/CAM.

Responsibilities

• Operate and programme CNC milling machines, lathes and surface grinders.
• Undertake CAD/CAM and manual design work.
• Manufacture and repair tooling, gauges and fixtures.
• Carry out bench fitting and die repairs.
• Work with spark erosion and wire erosion.
• Inspect components and work to tight tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Troubleshoot engineering and manufacturing issues.
• Support improvements to manufacturing methods and processes.
• Work closely with Engineering and Production teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and KPI information.
• Work safely and maintain high standards of quality and housekeeping.

Skills

CNC setting

Engineering drawings

CAD/CAM

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Apprentice trained or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC programming

Job description

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Toolmaker in Sheffield to design, manufacture, maintain and repair tooling, gauges and fixtures according to customer drawings and tight tolerances. You will support Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations within a skilled Toolroom team.

Responsibilities include CNC milling/lathe operations, CAD/CAM design, tooling repairs, and ensuring documentation and KPI data accuracy while safeguarding quality standards.