Toolmaker, AD WARRIOR

Guardian Jobs; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in wax and ceramic injection mould tools is seeking a skilled Toolmaker in Halesowen. The role involves building and fitting tools used in the aerospace and industrial gas turbine sectors. Successful candidates will have hands-on experience and a solid grasp of engineering principles, underpinned by a commitment to learning. Competitive pay, training, and a safe working environment round out this opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay with overtime premiums

25 days holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Safe working environment

Variety of interesting projects

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Milling, Grinding, Turning, and Bench Fitting required.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and their application in toolmaking.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to company methods.

Responsibilities

• Building, fitting, testing, and troubleshooting wax and ceramic injection mould tools.
• Performing tool bed-outs and final fitting.
• Bench polishing aluminium and hard steel tool cavities.

Skills

Milling

Grinding

Turning

Bench Fitting

Engineering Principles

Willingness to Learn

Education

Experience in Toolmaking

Tools

XYZ SLX Pro 1630 Lathe

Sodick AG60L EDM Machine

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Toolmaker

Location: Halesowen, B63 2QU

Salary: £17.50 – £20.50 per hour (Dependent on experience and capability)

Hours: 39 hours per week

Established in 2007, our client specialises in the design and manufacture of wax and ceramic injection mould tools and fixturing for the investment casting industry. Their tools are used in the production of components for aerospace and industrial gas turbine (IGT) sectors.

They manufacture wax injection tooling from high-grade aluminium (6082 & 7075), ranging from basic split tools to advanced multi-slide systems with pneumatic ejection. Their ceramic core tools, typically made from P20 and hardened D2 steel, are CNC milled and EDM-machined, then polished to a mirror finish.

They serve a global customer base across the USA, Europe, and South Asia.

The Role

They are seeking a skilled and dedicated Toolmaker to join their team. You will work closely with an experienced toolmaker and be responsible for:

• Building, fitting, testing, and troubleshooting wax and ceramic injection mould tools.
• Performing tool bed-outs and final fitting.
• Assemble specialised fixturing such as wax & core reformers, whilst measuring & inspecting them as they are built.
• Bench polishing aluminium tool cavities using polishing stones, wet & dry & Scotch-brite.
• Bench Polishing hard steel tool cavities using micro motor polishing tools & diamond pastes.
  
  
  

Training and support will be provided, particularly for those unfamiliar with investment casting tooling.

Skills And Qualifications

Essential:

• Strong hands-on experience in Milling, Grinding, Turning, and Bench Fitting.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and their application in toolmaking.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and follow company methods with a positive attitude.
  
  
  

Preferred (An advantage):

• Prior experience of mould tooling
• Familiarity with wax and ceramic injection mould tools in particular and associated fixturing.
• Experience operating:
• XYZ SLX Pro 1630 Lathe with ProtoTRAK SLX control.
• Sodick AG60L EDM Machine.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime premiums
• 25 days holiday per year
• Company pension scheme
• Clean, organised, and safe working environment
• A variety of interesting and technically complex projects
  
  
  

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

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