Tool Room Operative

Next Level Talent Group; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including statutory)

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Next Level Talent Group's client near Birmingham is seeking a Tool Room Operative to join a busy shop floor. You will support day-to-day production with manufacture of new tooling and repairs, working with a team to keep production moving to close tolerance standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in press and shear tool manufacture, with CNC and manual machining skills, reading engineering drawings, and a proactive, safety-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experienced in press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault finding.
• Experience with CNC and manual machining including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and work to specified tolerances; well organised and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard.
• Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist daily duties and tooling delivery.
• Ensure manufacture is covered in a timely manner so that try-out dates are met.
• Ensure breakdowns are covered to keep production downtime to a minimum.
• Aim for a right-first-time approach to all work.
• Follow instructions and work to set procedures.
• Seek continuous improvement related to KPIs and overall performance.

Skills

Tool manufacture

Maintenance

Fault finding

Tools

CNC machines

Surface grinding

Milling

Turning

Fixturing

Wire EDM

Job description

Our client has a Global presence and has state of the art facilities located near Birmingham. Due to continued expansion they are looking to hire a Tool Room Operative to join their existing team.

The ideal candidate will have hands on experience within a busy Toolroom environment with the ability to work under pressure. The Tool Room Operative will be expected to support the day-to-day production activities in the most efficient manner, working with a team to provide both manufacture of new parts and conduct repairs and maintenance to support the various manufacturing divisions.

Person specification

• Experienced in all aspects of press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault finding
• Experience with CNC and manual machine work including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and work to tolerances as specified » Well organised, multi-skilled, self-motivated, and professional
• Good timekeeping and attendance
• Responsible for achieving own key objectives, as well as the objectives of the team
• Able to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Computer literate and able to communicate and record information effectively
• Attention to detail; accuracy is paramount
• Able to communicate at all levels and have a “can do” attitude
• Willing to progress skillset on new equipment and machining methods
• Must be eligible and able to prove that you can work in the UK, as the Company does not hold a sponsorship licence.

Tool Room Operative responsibilities

• Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard
• Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist with daily duties whilst also enabling tooling to be delivered to production training will be provided
• Ensure as part of the team, manufacture is covered in a timely manner so that try-out dates are met
• Ensure as part of the team, breakdowns are covered in a timely manner so that production downtime is kept to a minimum
• Aim for a “right first time” approach to all work carried out
• Liaise with contractors/suppliers where required and when additional support is needed, inc. agreeing timescales and costs
• Maintain awareness and ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, housekeeping standards and Company rules and procedures
• Follow verbal and written instructions and work to set out procedures
• Seek continuous improvement related to the business KPI’s and as part of the team, contribute towards improved performance and the overall improvement of the business.

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm with half hour lunch break each day and 7.30am to 12.30pm with no lunch break on Friday of each week – 37 hours in total

Benefits

• Salary £26,000 - £34,000
• 33 days holiday (including statutory days)
• Company pension scheme
• life assurance, health cash plan
• discounted gym membership
• cycle to work scheme
• plus more