Tool Setter

CRP Subsea Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus up to 15%

Life assurance 4x annual salary

Employee assistance programme (24/7 GP

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

CRP Subsea Ltd is seeking a proactive Tool Setter to join our manufacturing team in Skelmersdale. You will prepare, install and maintain production tooling across our cells, ensuring safe, efficient production and top quality standards.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will coordinate tooling requirements, perform machine set-ups, manage tooling inventory and support continuous improvement with Engineering and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with tooling in a production or engineering environment.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Hands-on, practical approach with good manual dexterity.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, adjust and maintain precision tooling for production operations.
• Plan and coordinate tooling requirements with production schedules.
• Carry out tool changes and machine set-ups to ensure specifications.
• Mount, align and secure tooling into production machinery.
• Manage tooling inventory and maintain records of tool locations and part numbers.
• Arrange tooling ordering, shipping and movement in line with demand.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, lubrication and replacement of worn tooling components.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Adhere to quality standards, risk assessments and SOPs.
• Support reduction of machine downtime through effective tooling preparation and changeover planning.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the department.
• Follow Health & Safety requirements, including PPE usage.

Skills

Tooling knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent working

Time management

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Role

CRP Subsea is seeking a proactive and organised Tool Setter to join our manufacturing team in Skelmersdale. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for preparing, installing, maintaining and managing production tooling across our manufacturing cells, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

What will you do as our Tool Setter

• Prepare, adjust and maintain precision tooling for production operations.


• Plan and coordinate tooling requirements in line with production schedules.


• Safely carry out tool changes and machine set‑ups to ensure products are manufactured to specification.


• Mount, align and secure tooling into production machinery.


• Manage tooling inventory and maintain accurate records of tool locations, part numbers and tool numbers.


• Arrange the ordering, shipping and movement of tooling in line with production demand.


• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, lubrication and replacement of worn tooling components.


• Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.


• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with quality standards, risk assessments and standard operating procedures.


• Support the reduction of machine downtime through effective tooling preparation and changeover planning.


• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within the department.


• Adhere to all Health & Safety requirements, including the use of PPE and safe operation of equipment.

What we are looking for in our Tool Setter

• Previous experience in a tooling, manufacturing, production or engineering environment.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to production schedules.


• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.


• A practical, hands‑on approach with good manual dexterity.


• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve production issues.


• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments.


• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.


• Strong time‑management skills and a focus on minimising downtime.


• A good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.


• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions quickly.


• Competent IT skills; experience of ERP systems would be advantageous.


• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering operational excellence.

What are the benefits of being our Tool Setter

• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 15% of basic salary


• Life assurance of 4x annual salary


• Comprehensive employee assistance programme including 24/7 GP, unlimited mental health support and legal consultations


• Access to leisure benefits, including a cycle to work scheme

An ambitious business committed to embracing innovation and solving our customers’ toughest challenges.

AIS is a global leader in the engineering, manufacture and application of fire protection & insulation, marine, renewables and subsea solutions. Through continued innovation and strategic acquisitions, including testing capabilities and aquaculture technologies, AIS continues to expand its advanced materials, testing, and marine technology offering across a diverse range of sectors. Our advanced material solutions protect life, assets and infrastructure across the energy, offshore wind, industrial, automotive, chemical, defence, marine and power sectors, performing in some of the world’s most demanding environments, on land and at sea.

Our values

Four values sum up the AIS way of working.

We are responsible, using our influence wisely and taking ownership of our actions.

We are candid, building honest relationships through openness and trust.

We are perceptive, applying our expertise to spot opportunities and make them count.

And we are fearless, harnessing innovation to solve complex problems.

If you would like to join an award winning, forward thinking organisation that recognises its people as fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.