Toolmaker

CV Technical; Buxton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Buxton is seeking a motivated Toolmaker to ensure production facility efficiency. The role involves maintenance, tooling repairs, and manufacturing components using a variety of machinery. Candidates with 3+ years of experience and apprenticeship training in tooling will find an engaging environment with opportunities for growth. If interested, please send your CV or call for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tooling engineering.
• Apprentice trained in tooling is a must.
• Experience with press and mold tooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Taking out and regrinding press tools.
• Manufacturing production spares using various machinery.
• Repairing, maintaining, and improving press and mold tools.

Skills

Tooling engineering

Operational maintenance

Precision measurement

Education

Apprentice trained in tooling

CAD experience

Tools

CNC miller

Manual miller

EDM die sinking machine

Job description

TOOLMAKER

BUXTON

DOUBLE DAYS (MORNINGS/AFTERS)

We are looking for a motivated Toolmaker to join a market leading manufacturer. Reporting directly to the Tooling Supervisor you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong tooling engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

Role Description:

• Taking out and regrinding press tools, making machine spares, using wire eroders, spark eroders and milling and grinding and improvement activity, designing and manufacturing components and improvements to machines and helping with preventative maintenance
• Manufacture production spares using a range of machinery including - Manual miller, lathe, surface grinder, EDM die sinking machine, wire eroder, CNC miller
• Accurately use measuring equipment to ensure all manufactured parts are within tolerance
• Repair, maintain and improve press and mould tools
• Efficiency improvement in various processes
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings, working to high tolerances

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ Years Experience
• Apprentice Trained - Tooling
• Press & Mould Tooling Experience
• CAD Experience/Qualification - Advantageous

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Jordan Hindhaugh at or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).