Toolmaker - Precision Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures

Masstemps Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps Ltd in Oldbury area is seeking an experienced Toolmaker for a busy manufacturing environment. You will manufacture, repair and maintain press tools, jigs and fixtures, working from engineering drawings to tight tolerances.

You will operate milling, turning, grinding and drilling machines, perform surface grinding, setup tooling, measure with micrometers and gauges, assemble tooling and troubleshoot to extend tool life.

Qualifications

• Experience as Toolmaker in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong experience with press tools, jigs, fixtures or similar precision tooling.
• Knowledge of surface grinders and EDM wire erosion is advantageous.
• Ability to read engineering and tool drawings.
• Strong understanding of tight tolerances, fits and clearances.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges, height gauges).
• Ability to assemble, fit and modify tooling accurately.
• Understanding of tooling materials and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair and maintain press tools, jigs, fixtures and tooling used in manufacturing.
• Work from engineering drawings and tool drawings to produce components to accurate dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate conventional and precision milling, turning, grinding and drilling machinery.
• Carry out surface grinding to achieve accurate finishes and tight tolerances.
• Set up and operate machinery, selecting appropriate tooling and cutting parameters.
• Measure and inspect components using micrometers, verniers, gauges and other precision measuring equipment.
• Assemble and fit tooling, ensuring components are correctly aligned and operate as required.
• Carry out modifications, repairs and adjustments to existing tooling to maintain production requirements.
• Identify tooling issues and assist with troubleshooting and improvements to extend tool life.

Skills

Toolmaking

Tight tolerances

Engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Tool assembly

Tools

Surface grinders

EDM wire erosion

Milling machines

Turning machines

Grinding machines

Job description

Masstemps Ltd in Oldbury area is seeking an experienced Toolmaker for a busy manufacturing environment. You will manufacture, repair and maintain press tools, jigs and fixtures, working from engineering drawings to tight tolerances.

You will operate milling, turning, grinding and drilling machines, perform surface grinding, setup tooling, measure with micrometers and gauges, assemble tooling and troubleshoot to extend tool life.