Kinetic plc
Tool Room Operator
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Wallsend, England, North East
Tool Room Operator
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Tool Room Operator Long-Term Temp to Perm Based in Wallsend 2 shift 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Hourly Rate £14.97
Our client is a well-established manufacturer within Wallsend. Driven by continuous improvement and technical excellence, they are currently seeking an organised, detail-oriented Tool Room Operator to join their team. This role is initially offered on a long-term temporary basis, with a distinct view to transition into a permanent contract for the right candidate.
The Role:
To manage and control all tooling required for production, ensuring correct storage, traceability, and availability. This role sits under the Technical department and supports process improvement by providing accurate tooling data, reducing delays, and extending tool life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inventory & Asset Management: Receive, log, and issue all new and existing tooling. Maintain an accurate digital and physical inventory system, ensuring everything is stored securely in a labelled, controlled environment.
- Digital Transformation: Help implement and champion a new digital tooling control system (utilising barcoding, databases, or tracking software).
- Quality & Inspection: Clean, inspect, and verify roller units, preform heads, and postformers prior to production use to guarantee they meet strict specifications.
- Data & Continuous Improvement: Track tool usage and wear (hours run, meters produced). Provide Technical Engineers with analytical data on tool failures, suggest 5S storage layout improvements, and assist with tooling trials.
- Production Support & Procurement: Minimise production delays by ensuring the correct tools are fully prepared ahead of changeovers. Coordinate with the procurement team for repairs, deliveries, and consumables stock.
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Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in a tooling control, stores management, or technical inventory role within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
- Strong organisational skills with experience handling physical stock alongside digital tracking systems (Excel, ERP, or barcoding databases).
- A keen eye for detail-ability to visually inspect mechanical parts and identify wear or defects.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (like 5S or Visual Management) is highly desirable.
- Flexibility to support operations across two local Newcastle sites.
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Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities. S&T1
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Job Reference: 972577
Contact: Sarah Cobb
Tel: 0191 482 3777
Email: sarah.cobb@kinetic-skilled.co.uk
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