Tooling Engineer

Probe UK; Wednesfield; On-site; GBP 31,182 - 38,111; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £34,647

Overtime premium rates

33 days holiday

Pension 5%

Flexible hours

Job summary

Probe UK is seeking a tooling engineer for a heavy, high-volume production site near Wolverhampton. You will manufacture, repair and refurbish precision tooling for extrusion machines, and set and operate cylindrical grinding machines to achieve tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.

This day-based role suits someone with experience in surface and cylindrical grinding, strong manual machining skills, and a keen eye for quality.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cylindrical grinding (essential).
• Strong manual machining skills.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances (often ±0.005 mm or better).
• Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, and refurbish precision tooling for extrusion machines.
• Set and operate cylindrical grinding machines to achieve extremely tight tolerances and high-quality surface finishes.
• Operate other toolroom equipment including surface grinders, tool & cutter grinders, CNC/manual lathes, and milling machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Measure finished components using precision measuring equipment.

Skills

Cylindrical grinding

Surface grinding

Manual machining

GD&T

Reading drawings

Tools

Surface grinders

Tool & cutter grinders

CNC lathes

Milling machines

Job description

I have a fantastic opportunity for a tooling engineer to join a heavy, high-volume production site in Bilston near Wolverhampton. My client is well established within its field and produces some big brand products for the likes of Screwfix, B&Q and Wickes. We are looking for a tooling engineer who has experience with surface and cylindrical grinding. You will be making and repairing dies for extrusion machinery.

This day's-based role with flexible hours and would suit someone local to Wolverhampton with previous experience working in a manufacturing environment. This would be a great role for someone looking for stability, great hours and a large supportive engineering team.

Tooling Engineer Benefits

• £34,647 (pay award pending September).
• OT at premium rates (x1.5).
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• 5% company pension.
• Flexible working hours. (37.5 hours a week).

Tooling Engineer Duties

• Manufacture, repair, and refurbish precision tooling for extrusion machines.
• Set and operate cylindrical grinding machines to achieve extremely tight tolerances and high-quality surface finishes.
• Operate other toolroom equipment including:
• Surface grinders
• Tool & cutter grinders
• CNC/manual lathes
• Milling machines
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Measure finished components using precision measuring equipment.

Tooling Engineer Requirements

• Extensive experience in cylindrical grinding (essential).
• Strong manual machining skills.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances (often ±0.005 mm or better).
• Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of tool steels, heat treatment, and finishing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Good attention to detail and quality focus.

This Tooling Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Bilston, Wednesbury. Cannock, Stourbridge, and surrounding areas.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.