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ToolMaker

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Job Description - ToolMaker

An opportunity has arisen for a ToolMaker/Toolroom Operative to join a long-established engineering and manufacturing organisation supplying precision-engineered solutions to key sectors within the UK and overseas.

As a ToolMaker/Toolroom Operative, you will be supporting tooling operations across the shop floor, contributing to the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of mechanical components.

This role offers a salary of £32,588 and benefits. They do not provide sponsorship.

You will be responsible for:

  • Operating a range of Toolroom machinery, including CNC lathes and manual lathes
  • Interpreting and working from detailed engineering drawings
  • Delivering timely support for breakdowns to reduce production downtime
  • Assisting with the production of new parts in line with scheduled deadlines
  • Liaising with contractors and suppliers when additional tooling support is needed
  • Operating Forklift Trucks and Overhead Cranes (training provided)
  • Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment in line with Health & Safety procedures

What we are looking for:

  • Previously worked as a CNC Lathe Machinist, Precision Machinist, Tooling Technician, CNC Setter, CNC Technician, Tooling Machinist, CNC Lathe Programmer, Engineering Technician, Manual Machinist, Production Machinist, CNC Setup Technician, Tooling Engineer, Lathe Technician, Mechanical Machinist, CNC Operator, Toolmaker, Toolroom Machinist, Toolroom Technician, Lathe Operator, Toolroom Engineer, CNC Programmer, CNC Turner.
  • Practical experience in a CNC turning environment
  • Familiarity with manual lathes and general Toolroom techniques
  • Knowledge of Siemens Shopturn would be beneficial
  • Strong ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings
  • IT literate with good recording and reporting abilities
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • 33 days’ holiday (including statutory holidays)

This is a great opportunity for a Toolroom Operative to join a respected engineering business with strong long-term prospects.

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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