Toolmaker

Owen Daniels; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer based in Redditch is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join their expert team. The role involves manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling for precision aerospace components. Ideal candidates have experience in a manufacturing environment, strong manual machining skills, and can read engineering drawings. This is a hands-on position requiring attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, focusing on high standards and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing environment (ideally aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering).
• Strong manual machining skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills are critical.
• Apprenticeship-trained or equivalent engineering qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and repair jigs, fixtures, and tools to tight tolerances.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Operate manual and CNC machines (milling, turning, grinding, etc.).
• Ensure tooling is maintained to aerospace quality standards.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams.
• Proactively identify improvements to tooling processes.

Skills

Manual machining skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CNC machines

Manual machines (milling, turning, grinding)

Job description

Toolmaker - Aerospace Industry

Redditch, UK

Full-Time: Core Days or Double Day Shift

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a precision-driven Toolmaker looking to take your skills to new heights? Join our team at a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Redditch, where innovation meets craftsmanship.

Owen Daniels are working with a respected aerospace engineering company, renowned for delivering high-quality components and assemblies to some of the world’s top aerospace brands. With a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, we’re expanding our expert team and seeking a skilled Toolmaker to support our manufacturing operations.

As a Toolmaker, you will be responsible for manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling and fixtures used in the production of precision aerospace components. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a high‑standards, engineering‑focused environment.

Job Description

• Manufacture and repair jigs, fixtures, and tools to tight tolerances
• Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
• Operate manual and CNC machines (milling, turning, grinding, etc.)
• Ensure tooling is maintained to aerospace quality standards
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams
• Proactively identify improvements to tooling processes

Qualifications / Experience

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing environment (ideally aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering)
• Strong manual machining skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Apprenticeship‑trained or equivalent engineering qualification desirable

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