Tool Maker

Orion Electrotech; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A heavy industrial manufacturing firm in Worcester is seeking an experienced Tool Maker to join their team. This role involves maintaining CNC and die casting machinery, collaborating with fellow Tool Makers, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong manual machining background, effective communication skills, and experience in tool room settings. A competitive package is offered including a salary of £34,000 and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual attendance allowance of £1000

PM Shift allowance 16%

Death in service

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Strong background in manual machining techniques.
• Experience in forge, die casting, or injection moulding environments.
• Previous experience working in a tool room is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a team of Tool Makers.
• Maintain CNC and die casting machinery.
• Support production teams and improve tooling processes.
• Perform fault finding in compact machinery.

Skills

Manual Turning

Milling

Grinding

Bench Fitting

Welding/fabrication

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Apprentice trained

Manual machining skillset/background

Job description

Toolmaker

Orion are working with a heavy industrial manufacturing company based in Worcester who are looking for an experienced Tool Maker to join the team in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Tool Maker Package

• Competitive Salary £34,000 Shift premium
• 26 days holiday Bank Holidays
• PM Shift allowance 16% (£2,640 per annum)
• Annual attendance allowance of £1000 which is paid monthly in instalments
• Death in service
• Pension contribution
• Tool Maker Shifts: Double Day Shift: 6am - 2pm & 2pm - 10pm

Tool Maker Responsibilities

• Working closely with a team of 2x Tool Makers
• Maintaining CNC & die casting machinery or similar industrial equipment
• Supporting production
• Continuous improvement in tooling
• Small amount of welding/fabrication
• Maintenance and production of fixtures
• Fault finding in compact machinery and spaces
• Working into senior management to help with the running of the tool room

Tool Maker Required Experience

• Manual Turning, Milling, Grinding, Bench Fitting
• Welding/fabrication
• Stripping/Assembling of dies and trim tools or plastic injection moulding machines
• Experience in forge, die casting or injection moulding environment
• Maintenance of CNC and die casting machinery or similar equipment
• Previous experience working in a tool room environment
• Strong communication skills required
• Problem solving

Tool Maker Qualifications

• Apprentice trained ideally or time served
• Tool making - manual machining skillset/background

If you like the look of this Toolroom leader role, then click and apply or if you would like further information, please contact Katie Maisey at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury.