Tool and Die Maker I

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Cranage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Toolroom Machine Operator to support tooling preparation, modification, and maintenance for production schedules. You will work closely with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure tooling is fit for purpose and maintained to quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating toolroom machinery, reading engineering drawings, performing measurements, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Technical certification or apprenticeship in machining or toolmaking preferred.
• Experience in a toolroom or machine shop environment preferred.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate toolroom machinery safely and efficiently according to instructions.
• Prepare, modify, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, jigs and fixtures.
• Set up machines and tooling for toolroom operations as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Use calipers, micrometres, gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect parts and tooling for quality, wear, or defects.
• Carry out routine machine checks and basic maintenance.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measurement skills

Manual machining

Tool handling

Education

Machining qualification

Tools

Toolroom machinery

Job description

Overview

The Toolroom Machine Operator plays a key role in supporting manufacturing efficiency by operating and maintaining toolroom machinery used in the preparation, modification, repair, and upkeep of tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and associated equipment. Working closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams, the role helps ensure tooling is available, fit for purpose, and maintained to the required quality standards to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate toolroom machinery and equipment safely and efficiently in line with work instructions and engineering requirements
• Prepare, modify, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and related components
• Set up machines and tooling for toolroom operations as required
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical instructions
• Use measuring instruments such as callipers, micrometres, gauges, and other inspection equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Inspect machined parts, tools, and components for quality, wear, damage, or defects
• Carry out routine machine checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance of toolroom equipment
• Support tool changeovers and ensure tooling is ready for production schedules
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, tooling repairs, servicing, and inventory where required
• Monitor tooling and consumable stock levels and report shortages
• Ensure all tools, components, and equipment are correctly identified and stored in designated locations
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the toolroom
• Comply with all health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve tooling performance

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical certification, vocational training, or apprenticeship in machining, toolmaking, mechanical engineering, or a related field preferred
• Previous experience in a toolroom, machine shop, manufacturing, or engineering environment preferred
• Experience operating manual or semi-automated toolroom machinery
• Experience handling tooling, fixtures, dies, jigs, and precision measuring equipment
• Familiarity with maintenance and repair of production tooling is an advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic understanding of toolroom operations and machining processes
• Ability to operate toolroom machinery safely and effectively
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Knowledge of hand tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to identify wear, defects, and maintenance needs in tooling and equipment
• Basic recordkeeping and inventory control skills
• Good problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards

Working Hours and Benefits

• 3-shift rotation, Monday to Friday, 35.75 hours per week
• Shift allowance

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn’t stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks

• You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.

What You’ll Also Get

• Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development

• Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

• We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company

• You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.