Tool Room Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Tool Room Assistant to support a busy Tool Room in a manufacturing environment. The role offers a long-term opportunity with a potential permanent position after a successful trial period.

You will assist with preparation, finishing and maintenance of tooling and components, including surface grinding and quality checks, following engineering drawings and working both independently and as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Previous Tool Room or engineering experience.
• Experience with grinding machinery is advantageous.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and measurements.
• Strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Practical, hands-on approach; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Surface grinding of tooling and components.
• Grind tooling and components to accurate dimensions.
• Produce smooth, precise surface finishes.
• Work with punches, dies and other tooling components.
• Check finished components for accuracy and quality against drawings.
• Follow technical drawings and specifications.

Skills

Tool Room experience

Grinding machinery

Engineering drawings

Attention to quality

Job description

The Best Connection is currently recruiting for an experienced Tool Room Assistant to join our Wolverhampton-based client, working within a busy manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent long-term opportunity for the right candidate, with the potential to secure a permanent position with the company following a successful trial period.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the Tool Room team with the preparation, finishing and maintenance of tooling and components.

Main duties will include:

• Surface grinding
• Grinding tooling and components to accurate dimensions and tolerances
• Producing smooth, precise surface finishes
• Working with punches, dies and other tooling components
• Checking finished components for accuracy and quality
• Following technical drawings and specifications
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Supporting the wider Tool Room team with general duties as required

About Punch & Surface Grinding

Punch grinding involves accurately grinding punches, dies and cylindrical tooling to achieve precise dimensions, tolerances, profiles and surface finishes.

Surface grinding is used to produce extremely flat and accurately sized surfaces on components such as steel plates, machine parts, tooling and dies.

Working Hours

Monday: 07:30 - 16:30

Tuesday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:00

Friday: 07:30 - 14:00

Pay

Up to approximately £15.00 per hour, negotiable depending on previous experience and skill level.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with previous experience working within a Tool Room, engineering or manufacturing environment. Experience of punch grinding and/or surface grinding would be highly advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Tool Room or engineering experience
• Experience with grinding machinery
• An understanding of engineering drawings and measurements
• A strong focus on accuracy and quality
• A practical, hands-on approachThe ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is a long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.