Toolmaker

Job Description

Experienced Toolmaker

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Location: Birmingham

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Salary: £17.79 per hour

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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

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Working pattern: Four-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 6:00am-3:45pm.

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The Opportunity

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An established manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Toolmaker to join its in-house toolroom team. This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served professional with a strong background in press tooling, maintenance, repair and modification.

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The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving tooling, ensuring equipment operates efficiently and supporting ongoing production requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Repair, maintain and modify existing press tools.
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• Manufacture small tools, jigs and fixtures where required.
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• Fault-find and resolve tooling issues effectively.
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• Work with single-action, progression and transfer tooling.
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• Read and interpret 2D engineering drawings, including tolerances.
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• Operate a range of toolroom machinery, including XYZ milling machines, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders and lathes.
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• Work independently using own initiative while contributing positively to the wider team.
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• Maintain high standards of workmanship, accuracy and safety.
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About You

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To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

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• A recognised apprenticeship in Toolmaking or a relevant engineering discipline.
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• At least 10 years' post-qualification experience.
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• Previous experience working with metal pressings and press tools.
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• Experience with single-action, progression and transfer tooling.
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• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand tolerances.
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• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
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• Experience operating a variety of toolroom machinery.
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• A proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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• Your own hand tools and toolbox, although some tools are available on site.
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Experience in designing and manufacturing small tools would be advantageous but is not essential.

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Hours and Benefits

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• Working hours: 39 hours per week.
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• Overtime available when required.
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Flexible holiday arrangements.
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• Average holiday pay.
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• Bereavement leave.
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• Flexitime arrangements.
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• Free on-site car parking.
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• Personal protective equipment provided.
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How to Apply

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If you are an experienced Toolmaker looking for your next opportunity within a hands-on manufacturing environment, we would welcome your application.

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Please submit your CV, including details of your relevant experience and previous employment.

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