Toolmaker

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the aerospace sector as a Toolmaker, where you will design and maintain high-precision tools, jigs, and fixtures. If you have a solid toolmaking background and are passionate about quality, we want you to help shape the future of flight!

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship preferred, not essential.
• Solid workshop experience essential including aerospace background.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and CNC machines to manufacture tools.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams.
• Troubleshoot tool performance and quality issues.

Skills

CNC Machining

Toolmaking

Workshop Experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE-level education or equivalent

Tools

CNC Machines

Lathes

Milling Machines

Grinders

Job description

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Join our team as a Toolmaker, designing and maintaining high-precision tools, jigs, and fixtures. If you have a solid background in toolmaking, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for producing top-quality tools that meet the highest industry standards, we want to hear from you - apply today and help build the future of flight!

Tasks

The key responsibilities and duties of the Toolmaker include, but are not limited to:

• Operate both manual and CNC machine tools, including milling machines, lathes, and grinders, as well as hand tools
• Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments
• Responsible for the manufacture, service and repair of tools, assembly jigs and fixtures during the development of new products and support of existing products
• Manufacture of tools against drawings, sketches and verbal instructions
• To give advice on tooling design and manufacture for tools used in Assembly, Machining, Plating and NDT operations
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and other team members to develop and improve tooling solutions
• Maintenance and repair of existing production tools
• Liaise with Engineering and Production personnel, to help the Engineering design team on tool design and assist in reviewing/ checking processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tool performance and quality
• Manufacturing tooling to assist in assembly and testing of prototypes
  
  

Requirements

The ideal Candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Engineering Apprenticeship preferred, not essential
• Minimum GCSE-level education or equivalent
• Solid workshop experience essential; tool room and aerospace background preferred
• Skilled in CNC, lathes, milling, grinding, and general machining
• Good understanding of machining, materials, and toolroom practices (City & Guilds standard or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specs
• Familiarity with welding methods (Gas, MIG, TIG, Stick) is a plus
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication
• Knowledge of various materials (e.g. steel, aluminum, nickel, brass, nylon)
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Familiar with 5S / LEAN practices
• Shift work may be required
  
  

Please note: Applicants must have the the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. This includes holding an appropriate and valid visa if required to do so. Unfortunately applications from individuals who do not meet this requirement can not be considered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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