Toolmaker

The Best Connection; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join a high-precision manufacturing team. The role involves manufacturing and maintaining press tools, performing preventative maintenance, and mentoring apprentices. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with progression press tooling, the ability to read engineering drawings, and a commitment to quality and safety. This full-time position offers competitive pay of £18 per hour, working Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Professional environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-precision toolmaking, specifically progression press tooling.
• Strong ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Hands-on knowledge of PPM, tool repair, and fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and maintaining press tools to tight tolerances.
• Planned preventative maintenance including regrinding and sharpening.
• Diagnosing and resolving tooling issues during press operations.
• Supporting the introduction of new tooling into production.
• Mentoring apprentices and sharing your technical knowledge.

Skills

High-precision toolmaking

Reading engineering drawings

PPM and tool repair

Fault diagnosis

Quality and safety commitment

Job description

Overview

Toolmaker - Progression Press Tooling

Wolverhampton | Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 | £18 per hour

Are you an experienced Toolmaker looking to join a forward-thinking engineering team in Wolverhampton? Our client - a leader in high-precision manufacturing - is seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to support their growing operations.

This is your chance to bring your expertise to a role where quality, innovation, and teamwork come first.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and maintaining press tools to tight tolerances
• Planned preventative maintenance - including regrinding and sharpening
• Diagnosing and resolving tooling issues during press operations
• Supporting the introduction of new tooling into production
• Mentoring apprentices and sharing your technical knowledge
• Ensuring all work aligns with quality, safety, and lean manufacturing principles

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-precision toolmaking, specifically progression press tooling
• Strong ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Hands-on knowledge of PPM, tool repair, and fault diagnosis
• A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Willingness to support apprentices and collaborate with the wider team

The Offer

• Based on-site in Wolverhampton
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
• £18 per hour - paid weekly
• A clean, professional environment focused on engineering excellence