Toolmaker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tool Maker to join an established manufacturing team within a specialist engineering environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, manufacture, maintenance and repair of precision tooling, moulds, jigs and fixtures, supporting efficient and high-quality production.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong mechanical background, excellent attention to detail and experience working with precision machining, fabrication and tooling applications.

Key Duties:

• Design and develop tooling, jigs and fixtures using CAD software, including AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent.




• Manufacture and modify precision tooling using milling, grinding, welding, fabrication and assembly techniques.




• Maintain, repair and modify existing tools and moulds to maximise performance and service life.




• Operate a range of hand tools, workshop machinery and fabrication equipment.




• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and dimensional requirements.




• Work closely with production teams to understand tooling requirements and resolve manufacturing or tooling issues.




• Carry out quality checks and dimensional inspections to ensure tooling meets required tolerances and standards.




• Support troubleshooting and problem‑solving activities relating to tooling and production equipment.




• Record tooling modifications, repairs and manufacturing procedures accurately.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Tool Maker, Toolmaker, Tooling Engineer or similar within a manufacturing environment.




• Strong practical machining experience, including milling and grinding.




• Experience with welding, fabrication and mechanical assembly.




• Good working knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent.




• Mechanical knowledge and practical experience relating to plastics injection moulding and tooling.




• Confident using hand tools, workshop machinery and fabrication equipment.




• Ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.




• Strong understanding of precision manufacturing and working to tight tolerances.

The Package:

• £36,000-£42,000 per annum, depending on experience.




• Company pension.




• Health & wellbeing programme

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