Toolmaker

JR United Kingdom; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Redditch is seeking a skilled toolmaker responsible for producing, repairing, and assembling fastener tooling kits according to technical specifications. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a toolroom environment and must demonstrate advanced troubleshooting and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Aviva Retirement Savings Plan

Life Assurance for members

Fast Shop bonus

Performance Bonus

Long Service Awards

Free parking

Qualifications

• Time served toolmaker or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous experience in a similar toolroom environment.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances (0.0004”).

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing, repairing and assembling complete fastener tooling kits.
• Setting and operating all toolroom manufacturing equipment.
• Sourcing parts and maintaining stock levels.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Education

City and Guilds

NVQ level 3

HNC

Job description

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Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm and on Fridays 7:00 am to midday – After 3 months ability to start working shifts (Double days) 6-2 / 2-10pm 20% shift allowance

Salary: £40000 to £45000 per year + bonus

Location: Redditch

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.

The responsibility of toolmaker:

• Setting and operating of all toolroom manufacturing equipment: spark erodes, conventual 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 of a toolmaker:

• 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”
• Aviva Retirement Savings Plan. Contributions match pus 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

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