Toolmaker

CV Technical Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible holidays

Free on-site parking

Job summary

CV Technical Limited is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join its in-house toolroom team in Birmingham. You will repair, maintain and modify press tools, and manufacture small tools, jigs and fixtures to support production.

The role requires a time-served professional with strong fault-finding skills, ability to read drawings, and the capacity to work independently or in a team. A four-day week with a 6:00am-3:45pm schedule is provided.

Qualifications

• An apprenticeship or equivalent in Toolmaking or engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience with metal pressings and press tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with tolerance information.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and modify existing press tools.
• Manufacture small tools, jigs and fixtures as required.
• Fault-find and resolve tooling issues effectively.
• Work with single-action, progression and transfer tooling.
• Read and interpret 2D drawings, including tolerances.
• Operate toolroom machinery (XYZ milling, grinders, lathes).
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, accuracy and safety.

Skills

Toolmaking experience

Press tooling

Reading drawings

Fault-finding

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship in Toolmaking

Tools

XYZ milling

Surface grinder

Cylindrical grinder

Lathe

Hand tools

Job description

Experienced Toolmaker

Location: Birmingham

Salary: 17.79 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working pattern: Four-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 6:00am-3:45pm.

The Opportunity

An established manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Toolmaker to join its in-house toolroom team. This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served professional with a strong background in press tooling, maintenance, repair and modification.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving tooling, ensuring equipment operates efficiently and supporting ongoing production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and modify existing press tools.
• Manufacture small tools, jigs and fixtures where required.
• Fault-find and resolve tooling issues effectively.
• Work with single-action, progression and transfer tooling.
• Read and interpret 2D engineering drawings, including tolerances.
• Operate a range of toolroom machinery, including XYZ milling machines, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders and lathes.
• Work independently using own initiative while contributing positively to the wider team.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, accuracy and safety.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• A recognised apprenticeship in Toolmaking or a relevant engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience working with metal pressings and press tools.
• Experience with single-action, progression and transfer tooling.The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand tolerances.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating a variety of toolroom machinery.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Your own hand tools and toolbox, although some tools are available on site.

Experience in designing and manufacturing small tools would be advantageous but is not essential.

Hours and Benefits

• Working hours: 39 hours per week.
• Overtime available when required.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible holiday arrangements.
• Average holiday pay.
• Bereavement leave.
• Flexitime arrangements.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Personal protective equipment provided.