Toolmaker

Pay: From £18.00 per hour

Toolmaker

Department: CNC Machining / Tooling

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

• Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00
• Friday: 07:30 – 12:30

Rates of pay: Day Shift £18 / Hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering drawings and setup instructions to prepare tooling for precision machining of steel, castings and forgings.
• Inspect and measure tooling dimensions using tool pre setter, micrometres, calipers, and other high-precision instruments.
• Manage tool inventory, including regrinds and replacements.
• Support machinists in minimising downtime during setup/changeover and resolve tooling-related issues efficiently.
• Handle and rebuild large, multi-insert tooling, face mills, boring heads, and custom tool bodies safely and accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and safety within the tool setting area.

Candidate Qualities:

• A good knowledge of the various types of machine tooling used such as Drilling Tools, Milling Tools, Boring Tools etc.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Competency in using manual and digital measuring instruments.
• Experience setting tools for machining components
• Previous training in CNC machining or mechanical engineering.

Working Conditions:

• Tool room/Workshop environment with exposure to noise, metal swarf and coolant.
• Regular standing, bending, and lifting up to 20 kgs; must be comfortable around large machinery.