Senior Toolmaker – Press Tools Expert (4‑Day Week)

CV Technical Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible holidays

Free on-site parking

Job summary

CV Technical Limited is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join its in-house toolroom team in Birmingham. You will repair, maintain and modify press tools, and manufacture small tools, jigs and fixtures to support production.

The role requires a time-served professional with strong fault-finding skills, ability to read drawings, and the capacity to work independently or in a team. A four-day week with a 6:00am-3:45pm schedule is provided.

Qualifications

• An apprenticeship or equivalent in Toolmaking or engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience with metal pressings and press tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with tolerance information.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and modify existing press tools.
• Manufacture small tools, jigs and fixtures as required.
• Fault-find and resolve tooling issues effectively.
• Work with single-action, progression and transfer tooling.
• Read and interpret 2D drawings, including tolerances.
• Operate toolroom machinery (XYZ milling, grinders, lathes).
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, accuracy and safety.

Skills

Toolmaking experience

Press tooling

Reading drawings

Fault-finding

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship in Toolmaking

Tools

XYZ milling

Surface grinder

Cylindrical grinder

Lathe

Hand tools

Job description

CV Technical Limited is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join its in-house toolroom team in Birmingham. You will repair, maintain and modify press tools, and manufacture small tools, jigs and fixtures to support production.

The role requires a time-served professional with strong fault-finding skills, ability to read drawings, and the capacity to work independently or in a team. A four-day week with a 6:00am-3:45pm schedule is provided.