Toolmaker

Owen Daniels; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their manufacturing team. You will support production by creating tooling from drawings and maintaining mould tools.

The role is hands-on, with emphasis on tooling quality, health & safety, and 5S. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and hands-on experience with mills and lathes.

Competitive salary is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a toolmaker.
• Ability to confidently use Millers and Lathes (Manual).
• Bench Fitting.
• Ability to find fault on tools, ensuring tools are manufactured to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health & safety, and 5S within the work area.
• Manufacture new tooling from engineering drawings in line with production plans.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on mould tools and prepare them for production.
• Investigate tooling issues, identify root causes, and report to design and management.
• Maintain tooling, spares and equipment to required tolerances, logging repairs and communicating with setters when required.

Skills

Toolmaking

Quality control

Problem solving

Tools

Manual milling/lathe operation

Job description

Role: Toolmaker

Type: Full Time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week, double day shift

Salary: Competitive salary, depending on experience

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Are you an experienced Toolmaker looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for manufacturing bespoke tools and working within a team? If so, then this opportunity cannot be missed! I am seeking a talented Toolmaker to join a leading manufacturing company. This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on role, supporting production.

Toolmaker – Key responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of health & safety, and 5S within the work area.
• Manufacture new tooling from engineering drawings in line with production plans.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on mould tools and prepare them for production.
• Investigate tooling issues, identify root causes, and report to design and management.
• Maintain tooling, spares and equipment to required tolerances, logging repairs and communicating with setters when required.

Toolmaker - Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven track record as a toolmaker
• Ability to confidently use Millers and Lathes (Manual)
• Bench Fitting
• Ability to find fault on tools, ensuring tools are manufactured to the highest standard