Toolmaker/Machinist

CNC Machinist/Toolmaker
Location: Redditch
Salary: £17.00 to £19.00 per hour + Shift allowance (£50.50 per week)
Hours: Week 1: Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm / Week 2: Monday to Thursday 2pm to 12am

Overview
An established precision engineering manufacturer is seeking a skilled CNC Miller/Toolmaker to join their Toolroom team. The successful candidate will report to the Toolroom Team Leader and be responsible for manufacturing tooling to precise engineering drawings within tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities
⦁ Operate a range of Toolroom machinery.
⦁ Manufacture extrusion, mould, and finish dies from raw materials.
⦁ Manufacture single-stage clip tools.
⦁ Carry out surface grinding, manual milling, and turning.
⦁ Set, and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling machines (Heidenhain and Winmax controls).
⦁ Polish components to a 320-grain finish.
⦁ Conduct manual compensation and bench work.
⦁ Service, repair, and maintain tools (PPM).
⦁ Respond to breakdowns and production issues efficiently.

Experience & Qualifications
⦁ Time-served, apprentice-trained Toolmaker (or minimum 5 years’ Toolroom experience).
⦁ Skilled in setting and operating CNC machinery.
⦁ Background in hot metal or heavy manufacturing (aerospace/automotive preferred).
⦁ Strong understanding of material science and metallurgy.
⦁ Confident communicator and team player.
⦁ Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
⦁ Proficient with precision measuring equipment (micrometres, height gauges, imperial and metric).
⦁ Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and initiative.

Benefits:
⦁ Bereavement leave
⦁ Company events
⦁ Company pension
⦁ Cycle to Work scheme
⦁ Employee & store discounts
⦁ Free on-site parking
⦁ Health & wellbeing programme
⦁ Life insurance
⦁ Referral programme

WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. 

Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.

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