Tool Maker

Due to continued growth Next Generation are recruiting for a Tool Maker to work with a well-established Tier one company based near Sparkbrook. As the Tool Maker you will be responsible for providing planned maintenance on press tooling.

Shift pattern for the Toolmaker:

• Monday - Thursday (22:00 pm - 06:00 am)
• Friday (17:00pm - 10:30pm)

What’s on offer for the Tool Maker:

• Competitive rate of £36,861 - £43,500 p.a.
• 33 days holiday (Inclusive of BH’s)
• Employee recognition scheme
• Company Pension
• On-going training and development plans
• Workwear provided.
• Free parking.

Duties of the Tool Maker:

• Reading engineering drawings to be able to confidently and competently manufacture press tooling components
• To conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet the specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
• Set up and operate conventional and CNC machines
• Be able to measure finished parts to specifications, using measuring instruments such as callipers, gauge blocks, micrometres, and dial indicators.
• Repair and maintain press tools, die repairs
• Attend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve at the press with
• minimal downtime to aid production
• Undertake special projects as required
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained
• Prepared to work a reasonable amount of overtime as and when required to meet business needs.
• Any other duties as reasonably required by the company

The successful candidate for the Tool Makers position will have the following experience:

• Apprentice trained (Desirable)
• 3 - 5 years experience as a Toolmaker (Essential)
• Overhead crane license however training will be provided (Desirable)
• Basic understanding of drawings (Essential)

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you haven’t been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.

Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move.