Tooling Technician

W Talent; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forging manufacturer in Sheffield is seeking a Tooling Technician to ensure production efficiency by maintaining and preparing tooling and dies. This role offers a competitive salary between £30,000 - £40,000 and excellent career development opportunities in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy engineering or workshop settings.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in forge or heavy engineering environment.
• Basic knowledge of measuring tools, training available.
• Proactive and safety-conscious attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and prepare forging tools and dies.
• Clean and inspect tooling for defects.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams.

Skills

Practical, hands-on approach

Strong attention to detail

Comfortable in industrial/workshop environment

Basic knowledge of measuring tools

Good communication and teamwork skills

Reliable and proactive attitude

Full driving licence

Knowledge of die forging manufacturing

Previous experience in heavy engineering

Job description

Overview

W Talent are working with a highly respected forging manufacturer to recruit a Tooling Technician for their Die Shop in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established business with strong growth prospects and a reputation for excellence in heavy engineering and forging.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring production efficiency by maintaining, repairing, and preparing specialist tooling and dies. This position offers excellent career development potential, competitive pay, and the chance to work within a skilled, supportive engineering team.

Role Overview

The Tooling Technician will be responsible for cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and preparing forging tools and dies, ensuring they are production-ready at all times. Working closely with both engineering and production teams, the role demands a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. This role will suit an individual with workshop, forge, or heavy engineering experience who is looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with all Health, Safety, and Quality standards.
• Clean forging tools and dies following production use.
• Conduct visual inspections of tools and dies for wear, cracks, or damage.
• Use basic measuring equipment (calipers, micrometres, etc.) to verify tool accuracy.
• Shot-blast and polish tooling for reuse.
• Carry out general repairs and preventative maintenance on dies and tooling.
• Prepare and organise tooling for upcoming production jobs.
• Maintain accurate records of tool conditions and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure tooling is ready when required.
• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules.
• Provide support to other departments when required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality.
• Comfortable working in an industrial/workshop environment.
• Basic knowledge of measuring tools (training available if required).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious attitude.
• Full driving licence.
• Die forging manufacturing knowledge (open/closed).
• Previous experience in a forge, workshop, or heavy engineering environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience).
• Opportunity to work for a leading Sheffield-based manufacturer with a strong heritage.
• Supportive working environment with training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to specialist forging and die shop processes.
• Career progression for the right candidate