Toolroom Machinist: Precision Tooling & Maintenance

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Toolroom Machine Operator to support tooling preparation, modification, repair and upkeep. You will work with production, engineering and maintenance to ensure tooling is ready, accurate and maintained to quality standards.

Responsibilities include setting up toolroom machines, reading drawings, using calipers and micrometers, inspecting parts, and maintaining records and housekeeping to support safe, efficient manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Technical certification, vocational training, or apprenticeship in machining, toolmaking, mechanical engineering, or a related field preferred
• Previous experience in a toolroom, machine shop, manufacturing, or engineering environment preferred
• Experience operating manual or semi-automated toolroom machinery
• Experience handling tooling, fixtures, dies, jigs, and precision measuring equipment
• Familiarity with maintenance and repair of production tooling is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Operate toolroom machinery and equipment safely and efficiently in line with work instructions and engineering requirements
• Prepare, modify, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and related components
• Set up machines and tooling for toolroom operations as required
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical instructions
• Use measuring instruments such as callipers, micrometres, gauges, and other inspection equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Inspect machined parts, tools, and components for quality, wear, damage, or defects
• Carry out routine machine checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance of toolroom equipment
• Support tool changeovers and ensure tooling is ready for production schedules
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, tooling repairs, servicing, and inventory where required
• Monitor tooling and consumable stock levels and report shortages
• Ensure all tools, components, and equipment are correctly identified and stored in designated locations
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the toolroom
• Comply with all health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve tooling performance

Skills

Toolroom operations

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring instruments

Machining processes

Safety awareness

Education

Machining/Toolmaking training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Toolroom Machine Operator to support tooling preparation, modification, repair and upkeep. You will work with production, engineering and maintenance to ensure tooling is ready, accurate and maintained to quality standards.

Responsibilities include setting up toolroom machines, reading drawings, using calipers and micrometers, inspecting parts, and maintaining records and housekeeping to support safe, efficient manufacturing.