TOOLMAKER

Probe Technical Recruitment; Maney; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the Birmingham area is seeking a Toolmaker for night shifts. The role involves manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing press tooling along with reading technical drawings. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in precision engineering or manufacturing. Competitive salary and excellent long-term prospects are offered.

Benefits

Salary: Up to £45,000

Free parking on site

Paid Overtime

Early Friday finish

Discounted gym membership

Long established business

Friendly team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a precision engineering setting.
• Skilled in both Single Operation and Progression tooling.
• Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, maintain, and repair a variety of press tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
• Perform inspections and testing to ensure tools meet strict quality standards.
• Diagnose and resolve tooling issues swiftly and effectively.
• Work night shifts.

Skills

Proven experience as a Toolmaker

Skilled in Single Operation and Progression tooling

Ability to read engineering drawings

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Job Title: TOOLMAKER - NIGHTS

We are offering a role for a TOOLMAKER – NIGHTS in the Birmingham area.

We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward-thinking processes – and as our Toolmaker, this role is key in helping us deliver excellence at every stage of production.

Established for many years, this role offers interesting and varied responsibilities with superb long-term prospects.

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Handsworth, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Halesowen, Moseley, Redditch, Hollywood, and Tyseley.

Key Benefits

• Salary: Up to £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Paid Overtime
• Early Friday finish
• Discounted gym membership
• Genuine long-term prospects
• Long established and stable business
• Top quality products
• Charity events
• Friendly, supportive team

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, maintain, and repair a variety of press tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications
• Perform inspections and testing to ensure tools meet strict quality standards
• Diagnose and resolve tooling issues swiftly and effectively
• Work night shifts

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a precision engineering or manufacturing setting
• Skilled in both Single Operation and Progression tooling
• Ability to read engineering drawings and operate hand tools and general Toolroom equipment
• Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team

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

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