Toolmaker

Stirling Warrington; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to support production by manufacturing and maintaining tooling to high standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in toolmaking and experience in repairing tooling. Responsibilities include operating toolroom machinery and responding to tooling breakdowns efficiently. The company offers a competitive salary and a clean working environment along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension

Overtime

Clean Working Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in toolmaking or precision engineering.
• Experience in repairing and modifying extrusion and moulding tooling.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of toolroom machinery for tool production and repair.
• Respond swiftly to tooling breakdowns to minimize production disruption.
• Manufacture new tools and components from technical drawings.

Skills

Toolmaking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Reading technical drawings

Maintenance of toolroom equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Toolmaker
Location: Tamworth
Shift: Continental Days Only (42 hours/week)
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (DOE)
Benefits: Company Pension, Overtime, Clean Working Environment, Career Development Opportunities

Company Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our established engineering team. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you will support production by manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling to high standards of quality and safety. This role is key to keeping our production lines running efficiently.

Toolmaker Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of toolroom machinery for tool production and repair
• Respond swiftly to tooling breakdowns to minimise production disruption
• Manufacture new tools and components from technical drawings or by reverse-engineering existing parts
• Carry out modifications and repairs to extrusion and moulding tools
• Support the maintenance team as needed during breakdowns and repair work
• Diagnose tooling-related production issues and assist in resolving them
• Assist with Die and Calibrator cleaning when required
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and housekeeping
• Consistently follow Health & Safety guidelines and report hazards promptly
• Adhere to departmental principles: Time, Ability, and Safety

Previous Experience

• Solid background in toolmaking or precision engineering
• Skilled in the use and maintenance of toolroom equipment
• Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Experience in repairing and modifying extrusion and moulding tooling
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Knowledge of safe working practices in an engineering workshop
• Flexible, hands-on approach and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Reliable and well-organised with good time management skills

Contact Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington to find out more about this opportunity.