Toolmaker

JR United Kingdom; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Tamworth is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their engineering team. You will manufacture, maintain, and repair tooling, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate has a solid toolmaking background and is skilled in reading technical drawings. This role is essential for keeping production lines running smoothly and offers a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension

Overtime

Clean Working Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in toolmaking or precision engineering.
• Skilled in the use and maintenance of toolroom equipment.
• Experience in repairing and modifying extrusion and moulding tooling.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of toolroom machinery.
• Respond swiftly to tooling breakdowns.
• Manufacture new tools and components from technical drawings.

Skills

Toolmaking

Precision engineering

Technical drawing interpretation

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

Toolroom machinery

Job description

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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.