Tool Maker

Chase Taylor; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Tamworth seeks a skilled Toolmaker to enhance production efficiency. You'll operate and maintain toolroom machinery, manufacture tools from technical drawings, and repair various production tooling. Ideal candidates have experience in precision engineering, a hands-on mindset, and a commitment to safety. Join us to contribute to a high-quality production environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in toolmaking or precision engineering.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining tool room machinery.
• Capable of interpreting and working from technical drawings.
• Familiarity with the repair and modification of extrusion and mould tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tool room machinery for production.
• Respond to tooling breakdowns to minimise production disruption.
• Manufacture new tools from technical drawings.
• Carry out repairs and modifications to production tooling.

Skills

Toolmaking

Precision engineering

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Job Purpose

Working for a high-volume GRP Products Manufacturing company supplying the construction market your role is to support production efficiency by manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling and associated components to a high standardensuring all work is completed safely and effectively in line with company quality and safety standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Operate and maintain tool room machinery as required for tool production and repair.
• Respond quickly and effectively to tooling breakdowns to minimise production disruption.
• Manufacture new tools and ancillary parts from technical drawings or by replicating existing components.
• Carry out repairs and modifications to a wide range of production tooling, including extrusion and moulding tools.
• Provide support to maintenance operations when needed.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues and assist with breakdown recovery.
• Support Die and Calibrator cleaning operations when required.
• Consistently apply high standards of workmanship and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, reporting any hazards promptly to the Engineering Manager.
• Work within the company’s Health & Safety Charter, ensuring all tasks are conducted safely and responsibly.
• Operate within the department's principles of Time, Ability, and Safety.

Role Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in toolmaking or precision engineering
• Proficient in operating and maintaining tool room machinery
• Capable of interpreting and working from technical drawings
• Familiarity with the repair and modification of extrusion and mould tools
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-led environment
• Understanding of health and safety practices relevant to an engineering workshop

Personal Attributes

• Practical, hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and dedication to quality craftsmanship
• Flexible, collaborative, and calm under pressure
• Health and safety conscious with a proactive approach to workplace improvements