Toolmaker

Randstad Inhouse Services; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency seeks a Toolmaker in Wales, offering up to £37.60 per hour with regular overtime and bonuses. Responsibilities include CNC machining and maintaining equipment standards. Candidates should have an HNC qualification and strong toolmaking skills. Benefits include free tea, coffee, and parking. This ongoing role allows for skill growth in a modern environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday

Monthly performance bonus

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Qualified and/or experienced in toolmaking.
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team.
• Experience in Fabrication 'Assembly Tack' Weld Fixture Manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Use CNC and manual tooling for machining tasks.
• Support operational teams during breakdowns.

Skills

Toolmaking skills

Machining background

CNC Programming

Fabrication and Welding

Hydraulic systems understanding

Education

HNC qualified

Tools

CNC machines

Vertical Machining Centres

Lathe turning centres

Leica Coordinate measuring equipment

Job description

Role: Toolmaker

Rate: Up to 37.60 per hour plus regular overtime rates and monthly bonuses

Toolmakers, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?

You can grow your skills as we place you on an assignment into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee, in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• Easily accessible via public transport
• Free on-site parking/bike-sheds
• Free tea and coffee
• Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
• 1 Additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (max 5)
• Monthly performance lead bonus including attendance bonus to boost your earnings!
• Regular performance review schemes so you'll know when you're doing a great job
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Potential to be made permanent with our client

Pay Rate and Working Hours:

• 36.5 hours per week
• 18.80 per hour day shift
• 22.56 per hour afternoon shift
• 25.38 per hour night shift
• 28.20 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
• 37.60 per hour overtime Sundays

Shifts:

• Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
• Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
• Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30

About you:

• HNC Qualified and/or time served within a toolmaker skill set
• A strong machining background
• Possess competent Toolmaking skills in: Lathes, Milling Machines, CNC Programming and Fabrication and Welding
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment.
• Experience in Fabrication 'Assembly Tack' Weld Fixture Manufacture
• Experience using Leica Coordinate measuring equipment
• Experience in "Heavy Fabrication"
• Understanding of hydraulic components and systems.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• The reading and understanding of Engineering Drawings and design processes.
• The use of CNC (Siemens control systems) and manual tooling such as Vertical Machining Centres and Lathe turning centres.
• Installation of all new and modified Jigs and Fixtures.
• Maintain robust 5S Standards in all aspects of the role.
• Support all operational teams during breakdowns and changes to equipment or processes.
• Maintenance, Inspection & Calibration of a wide range of equipment including Fabrication, Assembly 'Tack/Weld' Fixtures & Manipulators.
• Flexibility in working a three-shift pattern (Dayshift, Backshift, Nightshift)

Application process:

• Candidates may be asked to attend the facility for a meet and greet as part of the application process

This is an ongoing temporary role with no end date.

Please be aware that PPE is mandatory on the factory floor. This will include ear defenders, overalls and safety boots and will be supplied to you.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".