Tool Maker in Corby)

Impact Recruitment Services; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Corby is seeking an experienced Tool Maker to join their specialised team. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing and maintaining tooling solutions for a busy metal forming department, with a strong emphasis on quality and precision. This position offers a competitive salary, extensive training, and long-term progression opportunities within a global business.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Extensive training and development

Clean, structured working environment

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with tooling for metal forming equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficient with tooling tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete tooling kits for metal forming equipment.
• Track, store, and maintain all tools and related documentation.
• Liaise with external vendors for timely delivery of tooling.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Basic maths

Education

Qualified or time-served Tool Maker

Job description

Are you an experienced Tool Maker with a strong background in manufacturing? Do you take pride in precision, organisation, and supporting production with top-quality tooling solutions? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Tool Maker to join a leading manufacturing business based in Corby. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a specialised team, where you'll play a key role in preparing, maintaining, and managing all tooling for a busy metal forming department.

Location: Corby

Shift: Monday - Friday (AM or PM Shift)

Salary: £40 - £50k (Depending on Shift)

Duties:

* Prepare complete tooling kits for metal forming equipment (coiled, slotted, and solid pins)

* Order tools as required, obtaining quotes and approvals

* Inspect and accept/reject tools based on specifications and drawings

* Track, store, and maintain all tools and related documentation

* Submit gauges for calibration and maintain calibration records

* Monitor tool availability to ensure timely set-ups for all scheduled jobs

* Liaise with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of tooling

* Maintain tool drawing binders and ensure accessibility to shop personnel

* Promote good housekeeping and safe working practices at all times

* Contribute to waste reduction and energy-saving initiatives

The ideal candidate must:

* Be a qualified or time-served Tool Maker

* Have experience with tooling for metal forming equipment

* Be able to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints

* Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail

* Be proficient with basic maths and tooling tracking systems

* Be physically fit and capable of repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs)

* Demonstrate a proactive, team-oriented attitude

Benefits:

* 20 days holiday + bank holidays (Increases each year)

* Extensive training and development

* Clean, structured working environment

* Long-term progression opportunities within a global business