Tooling Engineer

Hunter Selection; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in the West Midlands is seeking a skilled tooling technician to maintain and repair workshop tools and machinery. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a tooling role, with a background in precision engineering. This position offers training and support within a growing team, presenting an excellent opportunity to develop further in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• At least two+ years' experience within a tooling role.
• A manufacturing background within precision engineering, fabrications or injection moulding.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and tooling machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing workshop tools and tooling machinery.
• Timely tool changing overs to support manufacturing and production.
• Building and modifying tools to enhance performance.

Skills

Experience in tooling

Proficiency in hand tools

Mechanical mindset

Ability to prioritize work

Willingness to develop skills

Job description

The Role

Our client is a manufacturer of bespoke fabrication and injection moulded components, whose reputation for innovation and engineering excellence extends more than half a century. They are looking for a skilled tooling technician to join their established Technical Department.

With training and the support of a friendly and welcoming team, this is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled technician to develop their skills within a growing business.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining and repairing of workshop tools and tooling machinery
• Timely tool changing overs to support manufacturing and production
• Maintaining an organized and functional toolroom
• Building and modifying tools & toolroom machinery to enhance performance & longevity
• Adhering to Health and Safety standards and best practices at all times
• Attending mandatory training as/when requested

About you

• At least two+ years' experience within a tooling role
• A manufacturing background within precision engineering, fabrications or injection moulding
• Proficiency in using hand tools and tooling machinery
• A strong mechanical mindset
• The ability to work under pressure and prioritize work
• A willingness to develop and support the wider engineering team

If interested in the above opportunity, please forward your CV to Tom Phillips at Hunter Selection via

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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