Toolmaker: CNC/Mould Tooling & Maintenance

First Base; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Health assessment service

Life assurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

First Base in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Toolmaker. You will maintain and repair injection mould tooling, set up and operate CNC mills, lathes and grinders to support a busy mould shop and production lines.

You will ensure high-quality tooling and accurate components while contributing to continuous improvement and safe working practices. A relevant apprenticeship and hands-on machining experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent in Toolmaking or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on tooling and mould shop experience.
• Experience maintaining and repairing injection mould tooling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and modify injection mould tooling and hardened steel tools.
• Manufacture components for production jigs, fixtures and tooling using CNC and conventional equipment.
• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes and grinders safely and efficiently.
• Inspect tooling with visual checks and measuring equipment to meet specs.
• Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance; support shop improvements.
• Maintain records and comply with quality systems and documentation.

Skills

Apprenticeship/Training

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent Toolmaking training

Tools

CNC milling

CNC turning

Grinders

3D modelling/engineering drawings

Jigs and fixtures fabrication

Job description

First Base in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Toolmaker. You will maintain and repair injection mould tooling, set up and operate CNC mills, lathes and grinders to support a busy mould shop and production lines.

You will ensure high-quality tooling and accurate components while contributing to continuous improvement and safe working practices. A relevant apprenticeship and hands-on machining experience are essential.