Toolmaker

Established Manufacturing Business Seeks Experienced Toolroom Operative

An established manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Toolroom Operative to join its Technical Centre.

This is a hands-on role supporting manufacturing operations through the production of new tooling, preventative maintenance, and repair of existing tooling. Working within a skilled Toolroom team, you will play a key part in minimizing production downtime and ensuring tooling is delivered to the highest standard.

This opportunity would suit a time-served Toolmaker who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture, maintain, and repair press and shear tooling.
• Diagnose and rectify tooling faults to minimize production downtime.
• Operate a range of manual and CNC Toolroom machinery.
• Produce tooling components to tight engineering tolerances from technical drawings.
• Support production by ensuring tooling is available for scheduled try-outs and ongoing manufacturing requirements.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on production tooling.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver tooling projects within agreed timescales.
• Liaise with external suppliers and contractors where specialist support is required.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and adhere to all health and safety procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Toolroom and wider manufacturing operation.