Tool Maker

Line Up Aviation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation services company is looking for a skilled Tool Maker to operate both manual and CNC machines in Hayes, Middlesex. Responsibilities include manufacturing tools from technical drawings, collaborating with engineering teams, and maintaining existing production tools. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in machining techniques, knowledge of various materials, and experience in workshop environments, preferably within the aerospace sector. The position offers a salary up to £44,000 plus an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Tool room experience is preferable but good all rounded experience within a workshop environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of machining techniques, materials, and tools.
• Working knowledge of different types of materials such as Steel, Aluminium, and Nickel.

Responsibilities

• Operate both manual and CNC machine tools including milling machines and lathes.
• Manufacture tools against drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production on tooling solutions.

Skills

Strong knowledge of machining techniques

Ability to interpret blueprints

Good mathematical knowledge

Experience in workshop environment

Knowledge of welding techniques

Education

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

CNC machinery

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

Tool Maker

Location: Hayes, Middlesex

Shift: Monday - Friday. Full-time permanent.

Salary: Up To £44,000 plus attractive benefits package

Applicants must already hold the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions. No sponsorships can be provided now, or in the future

Main Responsibilities

• Operate both manual and CNC machine tools, including milling machines, lathes, grinders & hand tools.
• Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Responsible for the manufacture, service and repair of tools, assembly jigs and fixtures during the development of new products and support of existing products.
• Manufacture of tools against drawings, sketches and verbal instructions.
• To give advice on tooling design and manufacture for tools used in Assembly, Machining, Plating and NDT operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and other team members to develop and improve tooling solutions.
• Maintenance and repair of existing production tools.
• Liaise with Engineering and Production personnel, to help the Engineering design team on tool design and assist in reviewing/ checking processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tool performance and quality
• Manufacturing tooling to assist in assembly and testing of prototypes.

Essential Experience

• Engineering Apprenticeship preferred by not essential
• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent
• Tool room experience preferable but good all rounded experience within a workshop environment essential - preferably in the aerospace industry.
• A good working knowledge of mathematics and workshop practice to at least City and Guilds Engineering standard.
• Strong knowledge of machining techniques, materials, and tools.
• Working knowledge of welding i.e Gas, Mig Tig, and Stick Welding but not essential.
• Disciplines in the use of CNC machinery, Lathes, Grinding, Milling, and other tool room machinery.
• Proven ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and other specifications to ensure tools are manufactured to requirements.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings from various sources (Internal / OEM /External companies).
• Working experience of manufacture of sheet metal fabrication
• Working knowledge of different types of materials - Steel / Aluminium / Nickel / Copper / Brass / Nylon for example
• It would be beneficial for the individual to have a good knowledge of hand finishing techniques and knowledge of engineering drawings, although not essentiaI.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

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