Precision CNC toolmaker
Acorn by Synergie
Bridgwater Area | £42,000 per annum + Bonus | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a CNC Toolmaker / Tooling Technician to join a skilled manufacturing team in the Bridgwater area.
This hands-on role focuses on precision toolmaking to tight tolerances, supporting production agility, equipment reliability, and site safety. You will play a key role in manufacturing and refurbishing tooling to exacting standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Duties:
- Manufacture and refurbish high-precision, low-tolerance tooling from technical drawings.
- Operate CNC and manual workshop equipment, including XYZ ProTrak machines.
- Work closely with design teams to develop new tooling solutions.
- Provide timely engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges.
- Support improvements to tooling and production processes.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment.
- Assist the maintenance team when required.
- Contribute to Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Support and mentor colleagues and apprentices where appropriate.
Requirements:
- Apprentice-trained NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification.
- Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication.
- Skilled in high-precision, low-tolerance toolmaking.
- Experience operating CNC and manual machining equipment.
- Experience with XYZ ProTrak machines beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
- Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Innovative and proactive approach to work.
What We Offer:
- £42,000 per annum.
- Bonus scheme.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Subsidised canteen.
- 33 days holiday.
- Permanent long-term opportunity.
- Supportive manufacturing environment with career development opportunities.
Interested?
Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this CNC Toolmaker / Tooling Technician opportunity in the Bridgwater area.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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