Toolroom Technician

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday (including statutory)

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions in Oldbury is seeking a Toolroom Technician to join our manufacturing team. The role requires hands-on experience in a busy toolroom, delivering day-to-day production activities and repairs to support multiple divisions.

You will operate toolroom equipment, forklift and overhead crane as required, and work 37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 7:30–16:00 and Fri 7:30–12:30). Emphasis on right first time and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC and manual machining including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM.
• Able to read engineering drawings and work to tolerances as specified.
• Well organised, multi-skilled, self-motivated, and professional.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Responsible for achieving personal and team key objectives.
• Able to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Computer literate and able to communicate and record information effectively.
• Able to communicate at all levels and have a "can do" attitude.
• Willing to progress skillset on new equipment and machining methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard.
• Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist with daily duties whilst also enabling tooling to be delivered to production - training will be provided.
• Ensure as part of the team, manufacture is covered in a timely manner so that try-out dates are met.
• Ensure as part of the team, breakdowns are covered in a timely manner so that production downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Aim for a "right first time" approach to all work carried out.
• Liaise with contractors/suppliers where required and when additional support is needed, inc. agreeing timescales and costs.
• Maintain awareness and ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, housekeeping standards and Company rules and procedures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and work to set out procedures.
• Seek continuous improvement related to the business KPI's and as part of the team, contribute towards improved performance and the overall improvement of the business.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Engineering drawings

Time management

Team player

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Problem solving

Willing to learn

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Title: Toolroom Technician

Location: Oldbury

Hours of work: 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm, 7.30am to 12.30pm.

Salary: Excellent package including basic plus overtime, negotiable depending on experience.

Role

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate hands on experience within a busy Toolroom environment, with the ability to work under pressure and be able to deliver day-to-day production activities in the most efficient manner, working with a team to provide both manufacture of new parts and conduct repairs and maintenance to support the various manufacturing divisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard.
• Operate a Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist with daily duties whilst also enabling tooling to be delivered to production - training will be provided.
• Ensure as part of the team, manufacture is covered in a timely manner so that try‑out dates are met.
• Ensure as part of the team, breakdowns are covered in a timely manner so that production downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Aim for a "right first time" approach to all work carried out.
• Liaise with contractors/suppliers where required and when additional support is needed, inc. agreeing timescales and costs.
• Maintain awareness and ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, housekeeping standards and Company rules and procedures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and work to set out procedures.
• Seek continuous improvement related to the business KPI's and as part of the team, contribute towards improved performance and the overall improvement of the business.

Person specification

• Experience with CNC and manual machine work including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and work to tolerances as specified.
• Well organised, multi-skilled, self‑motivated, and professional.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Responsible for achieving personal and team key objectives.
• Able to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Computer literate and able to communicate and record information effectively.
• Able to communicate at all levels and have a "can do" attitude.
• Willing to progress skillset on new equipment and machining methods.

Benefits package

• Competitive salary.
• 33 days holiday (including statutory days).
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Plus more.

Closing date is #removed#. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.