Toolmaker: Precision Tooling & Maintenance Pro

Magnus Search - Midlands/NW; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £47k per annum

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Pension with employer contributions up

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Sick pay

Health and wellbeing programme

Financial planning support

Free annual flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Staff canteen

Employee referral scheme

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Magnus Search - Midlands/NW is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join a growing manufacturing business. You will manufacture, repair and maintain production tooling, ensuring equipment stays in peak condition to support efficient operations.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, maintaining tight tolerances and collaborating with production and engineering teams to resolve tooling issues while upholding high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of tool manufacture, repair and maintenance techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Flexible, proactive team player with commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair and maintain production tooling to support manufacturing requirements.
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on tooling to minimise production downtime.
• Produce components to precise specifications and tight engineering tolerances.
• Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Transfer technical information from drawings into finished products with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure all work is completed within agreed timescales while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records where required and comply with company procedures.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve tooling issues efficiently.
• Follow safe working practices at all times and contribute to a safe working environment.

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking or Production Engineering

Tools

Job description

Magnus Search - Midlands/NW is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join a growing manufacturing business. You will manufacture, repair and maintain production tooling, ensuring equipment stays in peak condition to support efficient operations.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, maintaining tight tolerances and collaborating with production and engineering teams to resolve tooling issues while upholding high safety standards.