Toolmaker

NuStaff Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Position summary

This role involves working as part of the Manufacturing Engineering Team and taking ownership of site toolmaking and refurbishment.

Role Responsibilities

• Using tools, equipment and machinery (i.e. milling machine, lathe, pillar drill etc)
• Interpreting and working to engineering drawings within the required tolerances
• Servicing and repair of site tooling and fixtures
• Rectification of production components/equipment (where appropriate)
• Ownership of the Master Tooling Register and responsibility of reporting tooling status
• Housekeeping of tooling and racking identification
• Management of external tooling repairs and logistics with sub-contractors
• Oversight of new tooling procurement
• Assisting with Manufacturing Engineering projects

Qualifications / Experience

• An Apprenticeship (or equivalent practical training)
• Minimum of HNC (or equivalent engineering qualification)
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• An ability to be proactive and work with initiative is a prerequisite
• Shall be trained and proficient in the use of all toolroom machinery and hand tools
• Experience in adhering to accurate tolerances with different materials
• Ability to produce engineering drawings and use precise measuring equipment
• Proficient in MS Office - including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work in a responsible manner in terms of Health and Safety
• Excellent communication skills
• Welding ability, the use of CAD and CNC machining ability would be a distinct advantage

Hours, salary and benefits

• Monday to Thursday 07:12 - 15:36 & Friday 07:12 - 13:00
• GBP18.13 per hour (paid weekly)
• Pension match of up to 7%
• Overtime Rates
• Shift Premium if working shifts
• Annual Bonus
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Yearly Pay Reviews
• 25 days holiday entitlement per year