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Tool Maker

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 37,000

Full time

15 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to join their team in Ferryhill. In this role, you will craft precision tools, focusing on jigs, fixtures, and holding devices essential for manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for setting up and operating advanced milling and turning machines, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can showcase your problem-solving skills and attention to detail. If you have a passion for engineering and toolmaking, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Experience as a Toolmaker in the engineering industry is essential.
Must be able to work on own initiative and have attention to detail.

Produce bespoke manufacturing aids using various machines and hand tools.
Maintain quality and safety standards while keeping accurate records.

Toolmaking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Experience in Toolmaking

Engineering Background

XYZ Prototrak Milling Machines

Manual Milling Machines

Turning Machines

Grinding Machines

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Tool Maker, working for a client based in Ferryhill. Our client is recruiting for an experienced and qualified tool maker. The successful candidate will be responsible for making precision tools with a heavy bias towards jigs, fixtures, and holding devices. Other responsibilities will include the maintenance and refurbishment of press tools.

The jigs and fixtures produced will then be used in the manufacturing process to ensure we make customer products to the required specifications. The customer base is very broad but includes many world-class blue-chip businesses.

Tool Maker Main Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be required to produce bespoke manufacturing aids using a variety of manual milling, turning, and grinding machines along with a variety of other machines and hand tools.
Setting, programming, and operating XYZ Prototrak milling machines/lathes.
Working in a small team on site at their bespoke tool room.
Working autonomously; however, you should also be comfortable working in small project-based teams along with engineering, quality, and production team members.
Responsible for maintaining own quality and safety standards, keeping records, maintaining equipment and supplies.

Tool Maker Applicants:

Previous experience within a similar role as Toolmaker within the engineering industry is essential. Have an extensive background working in a toolroom or very similar environment.
Setting, programming, and operating XYZ Prototrak milling machines/lathes is also desirable, but not essential.
Problem solving and tool improvement.
Must be able to work on own initiative.
Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
Be organised and have the ability to prioritise and multi-task.
Be able to communicate effectively to own team and other departments.
Be efficient with working practices.
Training will be provided in line with statutory requirements.

Salary is up to £37,000 DOE (paid weekly). Working Monday to Thursday 7am - 4pm and Fridays 7am-11.30am.

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