Toolmaker

Proactive Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing operation in the Greater London area. You will design, manufacture and maintain tooling, supporting production with reliable solutions and timely responses to tooling challenges.

You will interpret drawings, operate toolroom machinery including Wire EDM and CNC, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure tooling meets exacting specifications and production demands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Toolmaker in engineering/manufacturing
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD for tooling
• Experience with Wire EDM, CNC or conventional machining
• Design and manufacture tooling, jigs, fixtures and gauges
• Maintain and repair tooling to meet production needs

Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture tooling using CAD software and systems
• Manufacture, assemble and test tooling to meet quality and deadlines
• Design and produce jigs, fixtures and gauges for manufacturing
• Maintain, repair and modify production tooling for continuity of capability
• Collaborate with engineering and production to ensure fit for purpose
• Plan tooling maintenance with manufacturing teams and timelines
• Support tooling development and improvements and track modifications

Skills

Toolmaking

Machining

CAD Software

Wire EDM

CNC Machining

Measurement & Inspection

Engineering Drawings

Job description

Position: Toolmaker

Proactive are currently recruiting for an experienced Toolmaker to join an established engineering and manufacturing business.

As a Toolmaker, you'll play a key role in ensuring tooling is produced and maintained to the required quality and timescales, supporting production and working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver effective tooling solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and manufacture tooling using 2D and 3D CAD software and associated engineering systems
• Manufacture, assemble and test tooling in line with technical requirements and production deadlines
• Design and manufacture jigs, fixtures and gauges to support manufacturing processes
• Maintain, repair and modify production tooling to ensure continued manufacturing capability
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure tooling is fit for purpose and meets operational requirements
• Plan and coordinate tooling maintenance activities alongside relevant manufacturing teams
• Respond to unplanned tooling repairs and production requirements where required
• Operate Toolroom machinery and equipment, including Wire EDM, CNC and conventional/manual machining equipment
• Work collaboratively with other Toolmakers to complete machining, tooling and repair requirements
• Manage tooling manufacture and workload priorities in conjunction with the Toolroom management team
• Support the development and improvement of existing and new tooling
• Track tooling modifications and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability and efficiency
• Carry out part and tooling measurements to support tooling development and engineering decisions
• Record relevant production information, work completed, quantities and machine/set-up times using appropriate systems
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams during the development, testing and introduction of new tooling
• Support the transition of new tooling into production and help resolve any issues identified during trials

Skills:

• Proven experience working as a Toolmaker within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong practical toolmaking and machining skills
• Experience manufacturing, maintaining and repairing production tooling
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information
• Experience using 2D/3D CAD software for tooling or engineering applications
• Experience with Wire EDM, CNC and/or conventional machining equipment
• Strong understanding of tooling manufacture, testing, modification and maintenance
• Experience working with jigs, fixtures and gauges would be advantageous
• Good measurement and inspection skills with the ability to use data to support engineering decisions

Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.