Toolmaker - Tool Room Operator

Arthur Bennett recruitment; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£33,566 per year

33 days' holiday, including statutory

Company pension scheme

Life assurance and Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Arthur Bennett recruitment in Oldbury is seeking a skilled Toolroom operator with experience in press and shear tooling. The role involves operating toolroom equipment, CNC and manual machines, and reading engineering drawings to tight tolerances.

You will work as part of a team to meet production targets, repair tooling promptly, and maintain high safety and quality standards. The package includes a salary of £33,566 per year, 33 days of holiday, pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and

Qualifications

• Experienced in press and shear tool manufacture and repair.
• Skilled with CNC and manual machine tools.
• Able to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Organised, self-motivated and professional.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate toolroom machinery to high standard per procedures.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane to support daily duties.
• Meet production timelines and try-out dates.
• Repair tooling to minimise downtime.
• Adopt a "Right First Time" approach to work.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers when needed.
• Maintain Health & Safety compliance with company rules.
• Follow established procedures and safe working practices.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities linked to KPIs.
• Collaborate to improve performance and efficiency.

Skills

Toolroom experience

CNC machining

Manual machining

Reading drawings

Quality control

Health & safety

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Person Specification

• Experienced in all aspects of press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault-finding.
• Experience working with CNC and manual machinery, including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and work accurately to specified tolerances.
• Well organised, multi-skilled, self-motivated and professional.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Able to take responsibility for achieving individual objectives as well as contributing to team objectives.
• Able to prioritise workload and work effectively to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Computer literate, with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent attention to detail, with accuracy and quality being paramount.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels and demonstrate a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Willing to develop existing skills and learn new equipment and machining methods.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and able to provide evidence of the right to work. The Company does not hold a sponsorship licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Toolroom equipment and machinery to a high standard and in accordance with Company procedures.
• Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to support daily duties and ensure tooling is safely delivered to production. Training will be provided.
• Work as part of the team to ensure manufacturing requirements are completed within agreed timescales and production try-out dates are met.
• Support the team in responding to tooling breakdowns and carrying out repairs promptly to minimise production downtime.
• Adopt a "Right First Time" approach to all work carried out, ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers when additional support is required, including agreeing timescales and costs.
• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, housekeeping standards, Company rules and procedures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and work in accordance with established procedures and safe working practices.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities in line with business KPIs.
• Work collaboratively as part of the team to improve performance, efficiency and the overall success of the business.

Package & Benefits

• £33,566 per year
• 33 days' holiday, including statutory holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance and Health cash plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, plus a range of additional employee benefits