Toolmaker

CV Technical; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Toolmaker to join their dynamic team in Buxton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in both planned and reactive maintenance while working with advanced machinery and tools. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the production facility operates smoothly, contributing to efficiency improvements and the manufacturing of essential components. With a focus on employee development, this company fosters a supportive environment where your skills can grow. If you're a skilled tooling engineer looking for a secure and stable career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and improvement on press and mould tools.
• Manufacture production spares and ensure high tolerance standards.

Skills

Press & Mould Tooling Experience

CAD Experience

Maintenance Skills

Measuring Equipment Proficiency

Education

Apprentice Trained - Tooling

Tools

Wire Eroders

Spark Eroders

Manual Miller

Lathe

Surface Grinder

EDM Die Sinking Machine

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, 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, and 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 or call for a confidential discussion.