Toolmaker

Position : Toolmaker / Bench Fitter Location : Sheffield Shifts : Mornings and Afternoons Salary : £40,000 - £45,000 Main Activities/Tasks: * Manufacture new tooling when required to issued drawings * Repair and service of (high speed) multi stage progression tools for production * Preventative maintenance on tooling, all aspects of machining and bench fitting, i.e. grinding, turning milling etc. * Utilisation of precision/optical measuring equipment to maintain tooling to produce parts to drawing tolerance * Trying out tooling prior to release * Attending power press to identify or overcome problem whilst tooling is in a running condition, report to those above to identify problem or requirements for spares /replacements or backup * To assess the life of a press tool and to order any new parts or make new parts that need replacing. * Replace pilots, probe pins, springs, designing and making special fixtures to fit to tools * Observe Health and Safety Regulation at all times. Person Specification: You must be self-motivated and ideally the skills to: * Manufacture new tooling when required to issued drawings; * Repair and service tools for production; * Sustain preventative maintenance on tooling, all aspects of machining and bench fitting; * Utilise precision/optical measuring equipment to maintain tooling; and * Maintain tooling equipment. Key Words : Toolmaker, Bench Fitter, S. Yorkshire, Engineering About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies