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Toolmaker

Stirling Warrington

Tamworth

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 38,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an experienced Toolmaker to join their team in Tamworth. You will be responsible for manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling to support production efficiency. This role offers the chance to work in a clean environment with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension
Overtime
Clean Working Environment
Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

  • Solid background in toolmaking or precision engineering.
  • Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
  • Experience in repairing and modifying extrusion and moulding tooling.

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

Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Teamwork

Tools

Toolroom equipment

Job description

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.

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