Toolmaker & Tooling Engineer — Precision Machining

Probe UK; Derby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual Leave

Job summary

Probe UK, Derbyshire-based precision tooling specialist, seeks an experienced Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer to lead from drawings to production-ready tools. You will run conventional and CNC machining, EDM processes and assemble, test and modify tooling in a collaborative environment.

You will interpret complex tooling drawings, use 2D AutoCAD for tooling layout, and work with FANUC-controlled wire EDM, CNC equipment and surface grinders. A hands-on, quality-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling manufacture from drawings to finished tools.
• Ability to read and interpret simple and complex tooling drawings.
• Experience with CNC, EDM and precision grinding processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate milling machines, lathes, spark erosion equipment and surface grinders.
• Interpret tooling drawings and translate to finished tools.
• Use 2D AutoCAD to support tooling manufacture and modifications.
• Manufacture, assemble and qualify tools from start to finish.
• Make tooling alterations after trials and testing.
• Program and operate FANUC-driven wire EDM, CNC equipment, EDM die sinking and CNC spark drilling machinery.
• Collaborate with on-site engineering and development teams during trials.

Skills

Toolmaking

CNC Machining

EDM

AutoCAD 2D

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Tools

FANUC CNC

Wire EDM

Surface grinders

Milling machines

Lathes

Job description

Probe UK, Derbyshire-based precision tooling specialist, seeks an experienced Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer to lead from drawings to production-ready tools. You will run conventional and CNC machining, EDM processes and assemble, test and modify tooling in a collaborative environment.

You will interpret complex tooling drawings, use 2D AutoCAD for tooling layout, and work with FANUC-controlled wire EDM, CNC equipment and surface grinders. A hands-on, quality-focused approach is essential.