Toolmaker

CV Technical; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a skilled Toolmaker for a permanent role in Tamworth. The position offers a 4 on/4 off day shift pattern, ensuring excellent work-life balance and a competitive salary of £38,868. The successful candidate will manufacture, maintain, and repair tooling and associated components, requiring precision and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Proven background in toolmaking or precision engineering is required.
• Skilled in using tool room machinery is essential.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings accurately is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and repair tools and components using tool room machinery.
• Respond quickly to tooling breakdowns to keep production on track.
• Work from technical drawings or replicate existing parts.

Skills

Toolmaking

Precision engineering

Technical drawing interpretation

Tools

Tool room machinery

Extrusion tools

Mould tools

Job description

Overview

Toolmaker - 4 on / 4 off (Days) | £38,868 | Tamworth

We're recruiting on behalf of a valued client in Tamworth for a skilled Toolmaker to join their engineering team. This is a permanent role working a 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern, offering excellent work-life balance and a competitive salary of £38,868.

The Role

You'll be working in a busy manufacturing environment, supporting production by manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling and associated components to a high standard. This is a hands-on role that requires precision, quick thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and repair tools and components using tool room machinery
• Respond quickly to tooling breakdowns to keep production on track
• Work from technical drawings or replicate existing parts
• Repair and modify extrusion and mould tools
• Support the maintenance team when needed
• Assist with tooling-related production issues and recovery
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure a safe, clean working environment at all times

What We're Looking For

• Proven background in toolmaking or precision engineering
• Skilled in using tool room machinery
• Able to interpret technical drawings with accuracy
• Experience with extrusion and moulding tools preferred
• Committed to safety and quality in a fast-paced setting

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please call Jordan Hindhaugh for a confidential discussion on 01455290331.