Tool Maker

Optimas Solutions; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas Solutions is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their team in Worcester. This role involves manufacturing and repairing cold forging tools with a focus on maintaining high quality and productivity standards. Candidates should be proficient in machining and capable of working effectively within a team environment. If you possess relevant qualifications and have a strategic vision for tool design, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a global organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate lathes, grinders, and milling machines accurately.
• Experience in toolmaking with a focus on quality and productivity.
• Excellent communication for teamwork and training needs.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fit production tooling to tight tolerances.
• Maintain all tool room equipment and assist in productivity improvements.
• Self-certify work to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Accurate machining

Reading engineering drawings

Collaboration and influence

Education

OND or ONC in Engineering (Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing)

Recognized apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 or higher in relevant discipline

Job description

Optimas is currently searching for an experienced Toolmaker for the production and repair of cold forging tool sets.

This position reports to the Tooling & Design Manager.

Main responsibilities:

1. Manufacture and fitting of production tooling to very tight tolerances.
2. Use and daily maintenance of all tool room equipment, including conventional lathes, milling machines, surface and cylindrical grinders, and hydraulic presses.
3. Possible use of CNC, VMC, EDMs, and bar-feed lathes, including setting, programming, and operating.
4. Self-certification of work in accordance with the Quality and Continual Improvement commitments.
5. Assist management and staff in identifying and implementing measures to improve productivity, quality, and working methods as part of the continual improvement and TQM programs.
6. Maintain high production rates with consistently high accuracy and quality in line with company requirements.
7. Work with minimal supervision within the overall team structure.
8. Understand work requirements and duties thoroughly, and communicate training needs to undertake duties effectively.

Ideal candidate competencies:

• Strategic vision
• Building organizational capacity
• Collaboration and influence
• Customer value and market focus

Skills and qualifications:

• Accurate machining on lathes, surface, and cylindrical grinders, and milling machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings to BS 308 standards.
• Preferred: OND or ONC in Engineering (Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing) or equivalent.
• Preferred: Recognized apprenticeship in the relevant field.
• Preferred: NVQ Level 2 or higher in a relevant discipline.

Variation of duties:

• This job description covers primary responsibilities but may be adjusted as necessary, including adding or removing functions, as part of overall responsibilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute significantly to a global organization within a challenging and fast-paced environment.

Optimas OE Solutions is committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We comply with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment across all locations.