Tool Maker - Nights

TN United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy industrial manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to join their engineering team. This role involves precision machining, welding, and supporting production operations. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including an attendance bonus and holiday days.

Benefits

Attendance bonus: Up to £1,000 per year

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with welding and sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Precision machining using manual lathe, milling, turning, and grinding machines.
• Maintain and improve die & trim tool condition for production efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in tooling performance.

Skills

Manual Machining

Welding

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Problem Solving

Education

Toolmaking or related mechanical discipline

Job description

Job Opportunity: Tool Maker

Orion is proud to partner with a leading heavy industrial manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Tool Maker to join their engineering team. This role offers a dynamic environment covering sheet metal work, welding, fabrication, and precision tool making, supporting both production and maintenance operations.

Salary and Shifts

Salary: £33k per annum + Nights Shift Allowance (30%) + Attendance Bonus

Shifts: Monday to Friday, Nights, 10pm - 6am

Key Responsibilities

• Precision machining using manual lathe, milling, turning, and grinding machines
• Perform bench fitting, fault finding, and tool assembly in confined spaces
• Maintain and improve die & trim tool condition for production efficiency
• Manufacture and repair fixtures and jigs
• Support fabrication teams and sheet metal operations
• Carry out welding and minor fabrication tasks as part of tool repairs
• Drive continuous improvement in tooling performance
• Liaise with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues

Required Experience

• Background in manual machining: turning, milling, grinding
• Hands-on experience with welding and sheet metal fabrication
• Skilled in stripping and assembling dies, trim tools, and press tools
• Experience in a tool room or heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
• Operation of overhead cranes (training can be provided)

Qualifications

• Toolmaking or related mechanical discipline
• Strong understanding of toolroom equipment and safety standards

Package

• Attendance bonus: Up to £1,000 per year
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution

If you're interested in this Tool Maker role, please apply or contact Jamie Garcia-Courtice at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury for more information. [emailprotected]

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