Toolmaker

ASC Connections; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join its team. This role involves servicing and repairing multi-stage progression tools, with responsibilities including assembly, maintaining press tools, and manufacturing new parts. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in tool room machinery and be able to read engineering drawings. Offering a salary up to £37,000 with benefits, this position ensures job security in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 + 8 days holiday

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Time-served with solid background in conventional tool room machinery.
• Able to read engineering drawings.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing press tools.

Responsibilities

• Assembly & dismantling of press tools to regrind parts.
• Manufacture new tooling parts using conventional equipment.
• Carrying out preventative die maintenance and problem solving.
• Contribute to the development of the tool room.
• Carry out precision grinding of small high precision parts.
• Maintaining tooling spares.

Skills

Conventional tool room machinery

Reading engineering drawings

Maintaining press tools

Tools

Surface grinders

Conventional miller

Pedestal driller

Centre lathe

Job description

Overview

This well-established manufacturer is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships. With a strong reputation in its field and a supportive working culture, it offers a stable and rewarding environment for skilled professionals looking to make a real impact. They are now seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their rapidly growing business, where you will be part of a team servicing & repairing multi-stage progression tools.

They are experiencing a significant period of investment, with a newly built state-of-the-art facility to support their expansion efforts, this is a prime opportunity to join a growing business that offers long-term job security.

Salary: Up to £37,000 + annual bonus

Benefits: 25 + 8 days holiday

Working pattern: Mon-Fri

Location: Based in Dudley; relocation to a brand-new state-of-the-art facility in Worcester mid-2026. The role may require relocation with the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assembly & dismantling of press tools to regrind parts / replace press tool punches, dies, springs etc.


• Manufacture new tooling parts using conventional tool room equipment such as surface grinders, conventional miller, pedestal driller and centre lathe.


• Carrying out preventative die maintenance (PDM), production tooling problem solving.


• Contribute to the development of the tool room.


• Carry out precision grinding of small high precision parts using jigs & fixtures.


• Maintaining tooling spares.

Qualifications

• Be time-served with a solid background in the use of conventional tool room machinery.


• Be able to read engineering drawings.


• Have experience of maintaining and repairing press tools.

About ASC Connections

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.