Toolroom Technician: CNC, Grinding & Milling

Major Recruitment Oldbury; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment Oldbury is seeking a Toolroom Operative for a busy technical centre in Oldbury. You will support production by operating toolroom equipment, using CNC and manual machines, and handling press tooling with attention to detail.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, meeting deadlines, and contributing to continuous improvements while liaising with suppliers and contractors as needed. UK work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault finding.
• Experience with CNC and manual machining including surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing and wire EDM.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and work to tolerances.
• Well organised, multi-skilled, self-motivated, and professional.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Responsible for achieving own objectives and team goals.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Computer literate and able to record information effectively.
• Attention to detail; accuracy is paramount.
• Can do attitude and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Willing to progress skillset on new equipment and machining methods.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK; sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate Toolroom equipment to a high standard.
• Operate Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane to assist daily duties and deliver tooling to production.
• Ensure breakdowns are covered promptly to minimise downtime.
• Aim for right-first-time output on all tasks.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers when additional support is needed, including timescales and costs.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and company procedures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and set procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and KPI targets.

Skills

Press & shear tooling

CNC & manual machining

Engineering drawings

Timekeeping

Multiskilled

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Team communication

Willing to upskill

UK work eligibility

Tools

Forklift truck

Overhead crane

Machining equipment

Job description

Major Recruitment Oldbury is seeking a Toolroom Operative for a busy technical centre in Oldbury. You will support production by operating toolroom equipment, using CNC and manual machines, and handling press tooling with attention to detail.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, meeting deadlines, and contributing to continuous improvements while liaising with suppliers and contractors as needed. UK work eligibility is required.