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Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands
Company Salary: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour
Toolmaker Required!
Our client is an established manufacturing business, producing specialist metal components and assembly solutions to a range of industries.
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Toolmaker to repair and maintain press tools, jigs, and fixtures, while supporting the resolution of production-related issues within the manufacturing environment.
Package
- Hours: 39 hrs. per week
- Shifts: 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday & 7.30am to 12.30pm on Friday
- Hourly Rate: £17 per hour
- Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Toolmaker – Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain press tools ranging from 45-ton to 400-ton single operation and progression tools, including welding jigs and fixtures
- Troubleshoot, problem solve, and support production issues on tools during press operation
- Carry out and oversee tool and jig modifications to support production requirements
- Operate standard toolroom equipment safely and professionally in line with Health & Safety procedures
- Complete and maintain relevant tool maintenance documentation and records
- Work independently using own initiative while supporting and communicating effectively with the wider toolroom team
- Support production demands by working additional hours when required and carrying out additional tasks as directed by the Toolroom Manager
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Toolmaker – Requirements
- Qualifications:
- City & Guilds qualification in Toolmaking or NVQ equivalent
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Toolmaker position within a manufacturing or press tool environment
- Skills:
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Good fault-finding, problem-solving, and hands-on machining/bench fitting skills
- Advantageous Qualifications:
- Power Press Regulations, Grinding Wheel Regulations, and Lifting & Slinging
- Additional Requirements:
- Forklift licence beneficial
- Strong awareness of Health & Safety standards in an industrial environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production setting
- Reliable, proactive approach with strong attention to detail
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