Toolmaker

Swish; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering seeks a Toolmaker to support production efficiency by manufacturing and maintaining tooling. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in toolmaking and exceptional attention to detail, working safely within health and safety standards. This role requires operation of tool room machinery and troubleshooting of production issues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in toolmaking or precision engineering.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining tool room machinery.
• Capable of interpreting and working from technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support production efficiency by manufacturing and repairing tooling.
• Respond quickly to tooling breakdowns to minimize disruption.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety.

Skills

Toolmaking

Precision Engineering

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Practices

Job description

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Hours of Work:42 hours continental days only shift pattern

Job Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, your role is to support production efficiency by manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling and associated components to a high standard, ensuring all work is completed safely and effectively in line with company quality and safety standards.

Key Accountabilities:

Operate and maintain tool room machinery as required for tool production and repair.

Respond quickly and effectively to tooling breakdowns to minimise production disruption.

Manufacture new tools and ancillary parts from technical drawings or by replicating existing components.

Carry out repairs and modifications to a wide range of production tooling, including extrusion and moulding tools.

Provide support to maintenance operations when needed.

Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues and assist with breakdown recovery.

Support Die and Calibrator cleaning operations when required.

Consistently apply high standards of workmanship and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Maintain a clean and safe working environment, reporting any hazards promptly to the Engineering Manager.

Work within the company’s Health & Safety Charter, ensuring all tasks are conducted safely and responsibly.

Operate within the department's principles of Time, Ability, and Safety.

Role Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in toolmaking or precision engineering

Proficient in operating and maintaining tool room machinery

Capable of interpreting and working from technical drawings

Familiarity with the repair and modification of extrusion and mould tools

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-led environment

Understanding of health and safety practices relevant to an engineering workshop

Personal Attributes:

Practical, hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving ability

High attention to detail and dedication to quality craftsmanship

Flexible, collaborative, and calm under pressure

Health and safety conscious with a proactive approach to workplace improvements

Reliable and able to manage competing priorities effectively