Tool Maker - Nights

Orion Electrotech; Worcester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy industrial manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Tool Maker to join their engineering team in Worcester. The role involves precision machining, tool assembly, and supporting production operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with progression opportunities.

Benefits

Shift allowance: 33.3% uplift

Attendance bonus: Up to £1,000 per year

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in service benefit

Pension contribution

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in manual machining: turning, milling, grinding.
• Experience in tool room or heavy industrial manufacturing.

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

Machining

Welding

Fabrication

Tool Assembly

Fault Finding

Education

Toolmaking or a related mechanical discipline

Tools

Lathe

Milling Machine

Grinding Machine

Job description

Tool Maker

Location: Worcester

Salary: £33k per annum - PlusNights Shift Allowance (30%) - Plus Attendance Bonus

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

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

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:

• Ideally 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
• Prior work in a tool room or heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
• Operations of overhead cranes (training can be provided)

Qualifications:

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

Package:

• Shift allowance: 33.3% uplift
• Attendance bonus: Up to £1,000 per year
• 26 days holiday bank holidays
• Death in service benefit
• Pension contribution
• Progression Opportunities

If you like the look of this Tool Makerrole, then click and apply or if you would like further information, please contact Jamie Garcia-Courtice at Orion Electrotech [e-mail]

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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