Toolmaker

Role Overview

We seek a skilled Toolmaker to become a vital member of our active engineering team located in Worcester. This permanent, full-time position involves hands-on responsibilities in crafting, assembling, repairing, and adjusting specialist tooling for environments demanding high precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble various tooling types following engineering drawings and models.
• Operate standard toolroom machinery and equipment.
• Fit and fine-tune precision components accurately.
• Perform bench tasks including polishing, grinding, and drilling.
• Verify the quality and correctness of components and finished tools.
• Diagnose and resolve tooling issues during testing and production.
• Assist in the testing and setup of newly introduced tools.
• Modify and repair existing tooling to maintain operational standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams regarding necessary adjustments or improvements.
• Provide feedback on operational challenges and suggest enhancements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in toolmaking or comparable engineering roles.
• Background in engineering disciplines, toolmaking, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong manual skills in fitting and assembling components.
• Competency in interpreting and working from engineering drawings.
• Experience managing tasks involving tight measurement tolerances.
• Hands-on involvement in making, repairing, or altering tooling equipment.
• Basic knowledge of machining and toolroom operational processes.
• Proficiency using various measuring devices.
• Practical, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Capable of both independent work and contributing effectively within teams.

Experience with molds, dies, press tools, or other specialized tooling is advantageous but not mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range from £45,000 to £55,000 annually, contingent upon experience.
• Permanent employment status.
• Engaging and dynamic engineering tasks.
• Hands-on role offering significant responsibility.
• Opportunity to work on both new and existing tooling projects.
• Potential for skill development and professional growth.
• Work is exclusively on-site in Worcester.