Toolmaker

Posted 1 day 3 hours ago by Searchability

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Staffordshire, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B19 1
Job Description
TOOLMAKER - PRE-PIERCE andamp; CUT-OFF TOOLING
  • £33,500
  • Oldbury, West Midlands - Fully On-Site
  • Press Tool Manufacture andamp; Repair / Pre-Pierce andamp; Cut-Off Tooling / CNC andamp; Manual Machining
THE ROLE

We're looking for an experienced Toolmaker to join the toolroom of a well-established UK manufacturer in the Oldbury area. You'll manufacture new tooling and carry out repairs and maintenance to support day-to-day production, with a particular focus on pre-pierce and cut-off tooling. If you've got hands on experience in this specific area of press toolmaking and thrive under pressure in a busy toolroom, this one's for you.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a long-established, market leading UK manufacturer with a strong reputation in their sector and a track record spanning over 90 years. This role sits within their Technical Centre and is central to the continued smooth running of production.

THE BENEFITS
  • £33,500 salary
  • 33 days holiday (including statutory days)
  • Early finish every Friday
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Health cash plan
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme, plus more
THE TOOLMAKER ROLE
  • Manufacture new tooling and carry out repairs and maintenance to support production
  • Specific focus on pre-pierce and cut-off tooling
  • Respond to breakdowns quickly to keep production downtime to a minimum
  • Work to a "right first time" approach, hitting deadlines under pressure
  • Operate a forklift truck and overhead crane to deliver tooling to production (full training provided)
  • Maintain full compliance with Health andamp; Safety legislation and housekeeping standards
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
  • Experience with pre-pierce and cut-off tooling specifically
  • Experienced in press tool manufacture, maintenance and fault finding
  • CNC and manual machine experience - surface grinding, milling, turning, fixturing
  • Able to read engineering drawings and work to specified tolerances
  • Well organised, self motivated and professional
  • Strong attention to detail - accuracy is paramount
  • Must be eligible to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available for this role