Toolmaker

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Toolmaker/CNC Machinist/Manual Machinist to set up and operate various machining equipment in a dynamic environment. The role involves designing and constructing tooling for turbine and compressor work, ensuring precision in high-paced projects. Candidates should possess extensive manual machining experience, with CNC skills as a bonus.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Qualifications

• Background working as a Toolmaker or Machinist in a custom job shop.
• Skilled in manual and CNC machining techniques.
• Familiar with designing bespoke tooling concepts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machines to manufacture precision components.
• Design and produce customized fixtures and tooling.
• Work closely with engineering to develop innovative tooling solutions.

Skills

Manual machining techniques

CNC capabilities

Analytical thinking

Reading technical drawings

Job description

Toolmaker/ CNC Machinist / Manual Machinist

Toolmaker / CNC Machinist / Manual Machinist will be responsible for setting up and operating manual and CNC lathes, mills, and other shop equipment in a low-volume, high-mix environment. You'll design and build fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support precision turbine and compressor work, playing a key role in fast-paced turnarounds across the energy and industrial sectors.

Toolmaker / CNC Machinist / Manual Machinist will ideally have experience with multi-axis Manual and CNC machining, with a strong emphasis on designing and producing custom fixtures and tooling.

Package

• $40 to $50 per hour (DOE)
• PTO
• 401(k)

CNC Machinist / Manual Machinist / Machining Technician

Role

• Read and interpret technical drawings to guide machining work and ensure accuracy
• Perform routine upkeep on machining equipment to maintain optimal performance
• Design and produce specialized fixtures and tooling for intricate or custom parts
• Operate manual mills, lathes, and CNC machines to manufacture precision components
• Contribute to fast-paced, critical turnaround projects by delivering tailored tooling solutions
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to develop forward-thinking tooling innovations
• Help standardize and document tooling processes across the Pearland site, supporting continuous improvement

CNC Machinist / Manual Machinist / Machining Technician

Requirements

• Demonstrated background working as a Toolmaker or Machinist within a custom job shop or manufacturing setting
• Skilled in manual machining techniques, including lathe, milling, and surface grinding; CNC capabilities are a bonus
• Confident in reading technical drawings and bringing bespoke tooling concepts to life from initial idea through to finished product
• Strong analytical thinking with a meticulous approach to high-precision work
• Familiarity with handling oversized or heavy-duty components is beneficial (e.g. turbomachinery, industrial assemblies, etc.)