Toolmaker

Green Folk; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision manufacturing company in Worcester is seeking a Toolmaker to join their team. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £22-£24, with potential earnings up to £60,000 a year and flexible working hours. Key responsibilities include operating manual machinery like Mills, Lathes, and Grinders, and creating jigs and fixtures. The ideal candidate has proven Toolmaker experience, can work to technical drawings, and is a team player. Opportunities for overtime are available.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Pension scheme (5%-3%)

Training provided where necessary

Qualifications

• Experience working on mechanical products as a Bench Fitter/Mechanical Fitter.
• Ability to plan work efficiently to meet toolroom standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual machinery such as Mills, Lathes, Grinders.
• Create jigs, moulds, and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Deliver accurate measurements for tool efficiency.

Skills

Proven experience working as a Toolmaker

Experience operating typical hand tools and machinery

Ability to work to technical drawings

Team player in an open workshop environment

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Toolmaker

£22-£24 per hour + OT available weekday & weekends

Potential earnings up to £60,000 per annum

Flexible working hours (39 hours P/W)

Worcester

Full time, permanent role

Company Overview

Our client is a market leading precision manufacturer and due to increased demand and external investment, they are now in need of additional members of staff across the business with the Toolmaker position being one of high importance. They currently need an additional two Toolmakers to join their team.

Key Requirements needed for Tool Maker applicants

• Proven experience working as a Toolmaker.
• Previous experience working as a Bench Fitter/Mechanical Fitter, building and assembling mechanical products.
• Happy to work in an open workshop with other engineers (being a team player is key to success in this role)
• Ability to work to technical drawings and manufacturing processes.
• When needed, be self-sufficient and maintain own workload throughout the day with limited support.
• Experience operating a variety of typical hand tools and machinery needed in tool making trade (Mills, Lathes, Grinders)

Key Responsibilities for the Tool Maker vacancy

• Ability to operate manual machinery such as Mills, Lathes, Grinders etc.
• Responsible for creating the jigs, moulds and fixtures used to assist in the manufacturing process.
• Ability to deliver accurate measurements to ensure tool efficiency.
• Utilizing and understanding technical drawings to work to tight tolerances.
• Planning work efficiently and effectively to meet toolroom standards.
• Ensure all personal protective equipment is identified, always available, correctly used and all associated problems are reported to management.
• Document and update die history and other work records.
• Record all relevant data in relation to tooling and record on the Tool Room database.

Other

• OT available (typical working week could be 45-55 hours)
• Training provided where necessary.
• Onsite parking
• Pension scheme (5%-3%)

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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