Tool Maker

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Telford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturer seeks a dedicated Tool Maker to enhance and maintain tooling solutions. Candidates should have a time-served apprenticeship and proficiency with tool room equipment. Offering over £44K in salary, competitive pension, and commitment to technical development, this role ensures a supportive environment for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Pension

33 days holiday

Good working hours – 37.5 hours per week

Technical development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with overhead cranes and inspection tools.
• Proven track record in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare existing tooling for optimal performance.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on production tooling.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams for improvements.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Tool room equipment

Job description

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Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company as a Tool Maker, where you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing existing and upcoming tooling solutions. You will be working for an established and growing manufacturer with continual investment in their site with excellent future opportunities on a very good starting salary of over £44K.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain and prepare existing tooling to ensure optimal performance and production readiness.
• Identify and resolve tooling issues effectively, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on production tooling, adhering to strict schedules and standards.
• Fabricate, fit, and assemble parts using a variety of equipment such as milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Verify and test tools for proper operation, ensuring they meet exact specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to gather feedback and continuously improve tooling processes.

What You Will Bring:

• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant discipline, showcasing your technical expertise.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience with Tool room equipment, including overhead cranes and inspection tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
• A proven track record in a manufacturing environment, demonstrating your ability to deliver results.

You will have current or recent experience as tool repair technician, tooling engineer, manual machinist or jig, tool and die maintainer

In Return:

• Very good salary of over £44,000
• Good working hours – 37.5 hours per week double days
• Competitive Pension and 33 days holiday
• Working for a growing company offering technical development

Location:

This role is based in a well-connected location, ensuring an easy commute and access to local amenities.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Tool Maker, don’t wait—apply now to join a company that values your skills and supports your career aspirations. Let’s make your next career move your best one yet!

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