Toolmaker

Staffline; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision manufacturing business in Redditch is seeking a skilled toolmaker to handle manufacturing, repairing, and assembling fastener tooling kits. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar environment, with the ability to work to strict tolerances. Competitive salary between £40,000 to £45,000 per year, plus bonuses and benefits including 25 days holiday and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva Retirement Savings Plan

Life Assurance

Performance Bonus

Long Service Awards

Free parking

Qualifications

• Time served toolmaker or equivalent qualifications required.
• Previous experience in a toolroom environment essential.
• Must be able to work to tight tolerances of 0.0004”.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating all toolroom manufacturing equipment.
• Sourcing and obtaining parts and materials as required.
• Maintaining stock levels of spares and consumables.

Skills

Toolmaking

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Education

City and Guilds, NVQ level 3, or HNC

Tools

Spark erodes

Conventional lathes/milling

Surface and universal grinders

Job description

Type of role: permanent

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm and on Fridays 7:00 am to midday

Salary: £40000 to £45000 per year + bonus

Location: Redditch

Overview

We are now seeking to recruit a toolmaker for a precision manufacturing business based in Redditch. The appropriate toolmaker would be responsible for manufacturing, repairing and assembling of complete fastener tooling kits to technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating of all toolroom manufacturing equipment: spark erodes, conventional lathes/milling, surface and universal grinders as well as honing and lapping machines.
• Setting and operating of all Toolroom measuring equipment.
• To source and obtain parts and materials as required following the procedures of the procurement system.
• To maintain the relevant stock levels of spares and consumables.
• To ensure the correct tools and equipment are available to carry out the tasks and repairs.
• Be a proactive and flexible team member, training in other disciplines where required.

Requirements

• Time served toolmaker or equivalent qualifications i.e., City and Guilds, NVQ level 3, HNC etc.
• Previous experience in a similar toolroom environment, including Fastener tooling manufacture and assembly.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership abilities to proactively work with and professional people and to interact effectively with individuals and groups both internal and external to the company and at all organizational levels.
• Have advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work to tight, typically 0.0004” tolerance.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Aviva Retirement Savings Plan. Contributions match plus 1% from the employer.
• Life Assurance is in place for all PENSION SCHEME MEMBERS for 6 X Basic Salary and 4 X Basic Salary for non-members.
• Fast Shop bonus (non-contractual) % of fast shop premiums paid out to all employees each month
• Performance Bonus (non-contractual) paid in March for previous years business performance.
• Long Service Awards from 5 years onwards.
• Free parking

If you think this role might be of an interest, please contact Marta Kosno 01453 852 542 and forward your CV to [e-mail]

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