Press Toolmaker

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Press Toolmaker to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment supporting high-volume production.

You will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, and repair of press tooling, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime across production.

Key Responsibilities

- Manufacture, maintain, and repair press tools to a high standard

- Fault finding and problem-solving on tooling issues

- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all tooling

- Support production teams with tool changeovers and improvements

- Work with engineering and production to drive continuous improvement

- Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety standards

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Press Toolmaker (progression, transfer, or blanking tools)

- Strong understanding of press tooling, dies, and associated machinery

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

- Skilled in manual machining (milling, turning, grinding)

- Experience with toolroom equipment and fitting techniques

- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Desirable

- Experience within high-volume manufacturing (automotive, aerospace, etc.)

- Knowledge of CNC machining

- Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification

The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable company with a strong presence in its sector. They are known for investing in their people, maintaining high engineering standards, and offering long-term career stability.