Toolmaker

CV Technical; Buxton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Toolmaker to join their team in Buxton. This role involves taking charge of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring the production facility operates smoothly. You will be responsible for manufacturing spares and improving tooling processes while working with a variety of machinery. The company offers progressive training and a supportive team environment, making it an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled engineer looking for stability and growth in their career. If you are ready to take on this challenge, your next exciting role awaits!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in toolmaking and tooling.
• Apprentice trained with strong press and mould tooling skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve press and mould tools with precision.
• Manufacture production spares using various machinery.

Skills

Toolmaking

Press & Mould Tooling

CAD

Maintenance

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Education

Apprenticeship in Tooling

Tools

Manual Miller

Lathe

Surface Grinder

EDM Die Sinking Machine

Wire Eroder

CNC Miller

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 a secure and stable company.

Role Description:

1. 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.
2. Manufacture production spares using a range of machinery including - Manual miller, lathe, surface grinder, EDM die sinking machine, wire eroder, CNC miller.
3. Accurately use measuring equipment to ensure all manufactured parts are within tolerance.
4. Repair, maintain and improve press and mould tools.
5. Efficiency improvement in various processes.
6. Interpret detailed engineering drawings, working to high tolerances.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. 3+ Years Experience.
2. Apprentice Trained - Tooling.
3. Press & Mould Tooling Experience.
4. 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).