Experienced Toolmaker
Location: Birmingham
Salary: -17.79 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working pattern: Four-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 6:00am-3:45pm.
The Opportunity
An established manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Toolmaker to join its in-house toolroom team. This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served professional with a strong background in press tooling, maintenance, repair and modification.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving tooling, ensuring equipment operates efficiently and supporting ongoing production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Repair, maintain and modify existing press tools.
- Manufacture small tools, jigs and fixtures where required.
- Fault-find and resolve tooling issues effectively.
- Work with single-action, progression and transfer tooling.
- Read and interpret 2D engineering drawings, including tolerances.
- Operate a range of toolroom machinery, including XYZ milling machines, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders and lathes.
- Work independently using own initiative while contributing positively to the wider team.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, accuracy and safety.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
- A recognised apprenticeship in Toolmaking or a relevant engineering discipline.
- At least 10 years' post-qualification experience.
- Previous experience working with metal pressings and press tools.
- Experience with single-action, progression and transfer tooling.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand tolerances.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Experience operating a variety of toolroom machinery.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Your own hand tools and toolbox, although some tools are available on site.
Experience in designing and manufacturing small tools would be advantageous but is not essential.
Hours and Benefits
- Working hours: 39 hours per week.
- Overtime available when required.
- Company pension scheme.
- Flexible holiday arrangements.
- Average holiday pay.
- Bereavement leave.
- Flexitime arrangements.
- Free on-site car parking.
- Personal protective equipment provided.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Toolmaker looking for your next opportunity within a hands-on manufacturing environment, we would welcome your application.
Please submit your CV, including details of your relevant experience and previous employment.