Toolmaker

Position: Toolmaker

Type of role: permanent

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm and on Fridays 7:00 am to midday 

Salary: £40000 to £45000 per year + bonus

Location: Redditch

We are now seeking to recruit a toolmaker for a precision manufacturing business based in Redditch. The appropriate toolmaker would be responsible for manufacturing, repairing and assembling of complete fastener tooling kits to technical drawings and specifications.

The responsibility of toolmaker:

• Setting and operating of all toolroom manufacturing equipment: spark erodes, conventual lathes/ milling, surface and universal grinders as well as honing and lapping machines
• Setting and operating of all Toolroom measuring equipment.
• To source and obtain parts and materials as required following the procedures of the procurement system
• To maintain the relevant stock levels of spares and consumables.
• To ensure the correct tools and equipment are available to carry out the tasks and repairs
• Be a proactive and flexible team member, training in other disciplines where required.

Requirements of a toolmaker:

• Time served toolmaker or equivalent qualifications i.e., City and Guilds, NVQ level 3, HNC etc.
• Previous experience in a similar toolroom environment, including Fastener tooling manufacture and assembly.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership abilities to proactively work with and professional people and to interact effectively with individuals and groups both internal and external to the company and at all organizational levels.
• Have advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work to tight, typically 0.0004”

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Aviva Retirement Savings Plan. Contributions match pus 1% from the employer.
• Life Assurance is in place for all PENSION SCHEME MEMBERS for 6 X Basic Salary and 4 X Basic Salary for non-members.
• Fast Shop bonus (non-contractual) % of fast shop premiums paid out to all employees each month
• Performance Bonus (non-contractual) paid in March for previous years business performance. 
• Long Service Awards from 5 years onwards.
• Free parking

If you think this role might be of an interest, please contact Marta Kosno (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)

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