Tooling Assembler

Héroux-Devtek; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Generous pension plan with employer contribution

Life Assurance

Medical benefits package

Retail and gym discounts

Job summary

A leading aerospace component manufacturer in Nottingham is seeking a detail-oriented Tooling Assembler. Responsibilities include accurate building and assembly of tooling setups, installation of tracking chips, and ensuring compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate has experience in CNC machining, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read engineering drawings. The role offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a tool assembly or CNC machining environment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic tool build drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble cutting tool setups according to engineering drawings.
• Set up tool assemblies accurately, ensuring alignment with production requirements.
• Fit and program Balluff RFID chips into tooling systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

CNC machining

Communication

Teamwork

Time-management

Tools

Balluff RFID system

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Overview

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Tool setter to join our precision engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate building of tooling assemblies to technical drawings, ensuring tools are correctly set and loaded into CNC machines, and installing Balluff identification chips for tool tracking and data management.

Main responsibilities

• Tool Assembly: Build and assemble cutting tool setups according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Tool Loading & Setup: Set up tool assemblies accurately, ensuring alignment with production requirements and machining programs.
• Balluff Chip Installation: Fit and program Balluff RFID chips into tooling systems for automated tool identification, tracking, and wear monitoring.
• Tool Inspection & Verification: Use precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, gauges, tool presetters) to verify tool dimensions, runout, and compliance with setup specifications.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with Senior Teamleaders, CNC machinists, programmers, and engineers.
• Tool Maintenance: Monitor and maintain tool condition, replace worn or damaged components, and perform basic tool servicing as required.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow company health and safety standards, and ensure all work complies with manufacturing quality systems and procedures.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels in the vending system.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a tool assembly or CNC machining environment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic tool build drawings.
• Competence in fitting and configuring Balluff (or similar) RFID chips in tooling system. (asset)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Tool setting experience in a machine shop environment.
• Experience using tool pre-setters and measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of automated tool tracking and tool life monitoring would be beneficial.

What we Offer

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually.
• Standard 38.5-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays.
• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Company funded medical benefits package from day one.
• Access to retail and gym discounts.
• Loyalty bonuses.
• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow.
• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.
• Team building social events.

Equality & Privacy

Héroux-Devtek is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. User privacy is paramount; we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Production
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing