Tool Maker & Fitter – Precision Machining

Interaction Recruitment; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Tool Maker/Fitter for a permanent role in Wetherby. The successful candidate will operate in a tool room within an engineering/manufacturing environment, reading complex drawings and using Bridgeport XYZ axis milling machines, with strong milling, grinding and polishing skills.

The position offers 37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 7:30-5:15) with overtime paid at enhanced rates; salary £33k-£40k DOE depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experienced tool room operative within the engineering sector.
• Excellent Manual Milling skills.
• TIG Welding knowledge would be beneficial.
• Grinding & Polishing experience.
• Capable of reading complex engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of Bridgeport XYZ Axis Milling Machine would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of providing accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work to both independently and well within a team.
• Adhering to all Quality and H&S Standards.
• Manual Turning and Boring experience would be beneficial.
• Experience machining a wide range of materials including heavy structural steels, aluminium, brass and bronze.
• Experience with ISO9001:2015.
• Ability to visually inspect work.
• C/B FLT License would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate tool room machinery to produce components.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Maintain accuracy and quality to specification.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Adhere to Quality and H&S standards.

Skills

Manual Milling

TIG Welding

Grinding & Polishing

Reading Drawings

Accuracy & Quality

Teamwork & Independence

ISO9001:2015

FLT License (C/B)

Manual Turning & Boring

Tools

Bridgeport XYZ Axis Milling Machine

Job description

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Tool Maker/Fitter for a permanent role in Wetherby. The successful candidate will operate in a tool room within an engineering/manufacturing environment, reading complex drawings and using Bridgeport XYZ axis milling machines, with strong milling, grinding and polishing skills.

The position offers 37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 7:30-5:15) with overtime paid at enhanced rates; salary £33k-£40k DOE depending on experience.