Toolmaker

Streamline Search Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Christmas bonus scheme

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd is looking for an experienced Toolmaker to join a busy production environment in Worthing. You will manufacture, repair and maintain press tools, jigs and fixtures, reading engineering drawings and using milling, turning and grinding machines to tight tolerances.

This hands‑on role supports production, reduces downtime, and ensures tooling reliability across the site. A Christmas bonus scheme and 20 days holiday are provided, with flexible hours where needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong experience with press tools, jigs, fixtures or similar tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with manual machining (milling, turning, grinding).
• Strong bench fitting and precision assembly skills.
• Competent using measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers, gauges).
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and repair press tools, jigs, and fixtures used in production.
• Strip down, inspect, fault‑find, and rebuild tooling to restore full functionality.
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on press tools to minimise downtime.
• Work from engineering drawings to produce precision toolroom components.
• Set and operate manual milling, turning, and grinding machines.
• Perform bench fitting, hand finishing, and assembly to tight tolerances.
• Carry out tool trials, adjustments, and modifications to ensure correct performance.
• Use precision measuring equipment to inspect tooling and components.
• Support production teams by responding quickly to tooling breakdowns and issues.
• Ensure all tooling meets safety, quality, and production standards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workshop organisation.

Skills

Toolmaking

Press tooling

Reading drawings

Manual machining

Measuring tools

Fault finding

Team player

Tools

CNC machining

Job description

Location: Worthing, West Sussex. Company Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum.

Toolmaker.

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE.

Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm. Friday: 7:30am – 1:00pm. Flexible working hours available where required.

Holiday: 20 days per year plus bank holidays. Performance‑related Christmas bonus scheme linked to annual company turnover.

Role Overview

A well‑established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their engineering team. This is a hands‑on role within a busy production environment, responsible for the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of press tools, jigs, and fixtures used in day‑to‑day operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring tooling reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting efficient production output across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and repair press tools, jigs, and fixtures used in production.
• Strip down, inspect, fault‑find, and rebuild tooling to restore full functionality.
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on press tools to minimise downtime.
• Work from engineering drawings to produce precision toolroom components.
• Set and operate manual milling, turning, and grinding machines.
• Perform bench fitting, hand finishing, and assembly to tight tolerances.
• Carry out tool trials, adjustments, and modifications to ensure correct performance.
• Use precision measuring equipment to inspect tooling and components.
• Support production teams by responding quickly to tooling breakdowns and issues.
• Ensure all tooling meets safety, quality, and production standards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workshop organisation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong experience with press tools, jigs, fixtures or similar tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with manual machining (milling, turning, grinding).
• Strong bench fitting and precision assembly skills.
• Competent using measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers, gauges).
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Press tooling experience in a production or high‑volume environment.
• Background in maintenance toolroom or production engineering support.
• CNC machining experience (advantageous but not essential).
• Experience in fast‑paced manufacturing environments.