Toolmaker

Probe UK; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is looking for a Toolmaker / Bench Hand to join their team in Droitwich Spa. You will maintain and support press tooling to ensure efficient production. The role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 and is a permanent position with day shifts, including an early finish on Fridays. The ideal candidate will have experience with progression press tooling and a strong understanding of general machining practices. Apply now for an immediate interview.

Qualifications

• Experience of progression press tooling.
• Knowledge of surface grinding.
• Strong understanding of general machining practices.

Responsibilities

• Degrease press tools removed from production.
• Assemble and dismantle press tools for repair.
• Support press setters with tooling adjustments.
• Assist in selecting tooling components to prevent damage.

Skills

Progression press tooling

Surface grinding knowledge

General machining practices

Reading component and tooling assembly drawings

Job description

TOOLMAKER / BENCH HAND
BIRMINGHAM - WORCESTER
£38,000
PERMANENT
DAYS
EARLY FRIDAY FINISH

We are seeking a Toolmaker / Bench Hand

We are a busy manufacturing, well established facility, and following huge recent investment, this makes us a very stable place to work.

You will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and supporting press tooling to ensure minimal downtime and safe, efficient production.

Commutable from Northfield, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Worcester, Dudley, Stourbridge, Stourport-on-Severn, Bromsgrove and Brierly Hill

DUTIES

• Degrease press tools removed from production for planned servicing or breakdown repairs
• Assemble and dismantle press tools to regrind components or replace tooling parts
• Support press setters in the press shop with tooling adjustments
• Assist press setters in locating and selecting correct tooling components (e.g. screws, dowels, tooling parts) from the toolroom to prevent damage or component rejection
• Manufacture tooling parts during breakdown situations to minimise production downtime
• Assist production with changeover parts during product changes as requested by press setters
• Notify the toolroom office when consumable stock levels are low

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of progression press tooling
• Surface grinding knowledge
• Strong understanding of general machining practices, including: Milling, Turning, Drilling and Tapping
• Ability to read and interpret component and tooling assembly drawings

What are you waiting for? Send your CV now for immediate interview.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.