Tooling Engineer

Tooling Engineer Location: Oldham Salary: Up to £17 p/h DOE Benefits * Overtime available * Pension scheme * Long-term stable opportunity * Established manufacturing environment Introduction for Tooling Engineer TCS Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Oldham in the search for a Tooling Engineer. This is a hands-on engineering role supporting production through the manufacture, repair, maintenance and modification of tooling used within a busy production environment. Responsibilities for a Tooling Engineer As Tooling Engineer, you will support production by ensuring tooling and equipment are maintained to a high standard. The role would suit someone with strong conventional machining experience and a practical engineering mindset. * Manufacture and modify tooling components from drawings or existing parts * Repair and maintain production tooling * Operate conventional machinery including lathes, mills and surface grinders * Support production teams with tooling issues and breakdowns * Troubleshoot tooling and production problems * Maintain high standards of workmanship, housekeeping and health and safety Requirements for a Tooling Engineer The ideal candidate will have experience in toolmaking, tooling maintenance, conventional machining or a similar hands-on engineering role. You should be confident reading engineering drawings and working practically within a manufacturing environment. * Experience operating conventional machinery such as lathes, mills and grinders * Previous toolmaking or tooling maintenance experience * Ability to repair, modify and manufacture tooling components * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills * Practical, hands-on engineering approach If you are an experienced Tooling Engineer, Toolmaker or Conventional Machinist looking for a stable role within an established manufacturing environment, we would be keen to hear from you. Please send your CV or apply today to be considered