Toolmaker

Pay: From £18.00 per hour Toolmaker Department: CNC Machining / Tooling Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent * Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00 * Friday: 07:30 – 12:30 Rates of pay: Day Shift £18 / Hour Key Responsibilities: * Interpret engineering drawings and setup instructions to prepare tooling for precision machining of steel, castings and forgings. * Inspect and measure tooling dimensions using tool pre setter, micrometres, calipers, and other high-precision instruments. * Manage tool inventory, including regrinds and replacements. * Support machinists in minimising downtime during setup/changeover and resolve tooling-related issues efficiently. * Handle and rebuild large, multi-insert tooling, face mills, boring heads, and custom tool bodies safely and accurately. * Maintain cleanliness, organisation and safety within the tool setting area. Candidate Qualities: * A good knowledge of the various types of machine tooling used such as Drilling Tools, Milling Tools, Boring Tools etc. * Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings. * Competency in using manual and digital measuring instruments. * Experience setting tools for machining components * Previous training in CNC machining or mechanical engineering. Working Conditions: * Tool room/Workshop environment with exposure to noise, metal swarf and coolant. * Regular standing, bending, and lifting up to 20 kgs; must be comfortable around large machinery