Toolmaker

Toolmaker
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | Permanent | £30,000 – £40,000 DOE

We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist manufacturer based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This is a hands-on toolroom role supporting production by maintaining, repairing and manufacturing tooling and machine components to tight tolerances.

The role

Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on a range of precision tooling
Operate manual milling machines, lathes and surface grinders 
Read, interpret and work from technical drawings
Collaborate and support with the production team
Play a part in ongoing improvements to tooling and processes
What we're looking for

Proven experience as a toolmaker or precision machinist in a production environment
Strong knowledge of toolroom equipment and practices
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work to deadlines
Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement
Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering or toolmaking (desirable)
Full on-the-job training is available for the right candidate, with genuine opportunity to grow within the business.

If this is the right role for you, please APPLY NOW or contact Lewis at Select for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed