Toolmaker

A leading manufacturer in the Dudley area are looking for a skilled Toolmaker with experience in the press industry, specifically with Progression Tooling and exposure to EDM
The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will report to the Toolroom Manager and provide effective planned maintenance on progression tooling, amongst other responsibilities
Role: Toolmaker
Location: Dudley
Salary: £40,000
Shift: Days (early Friday finish)
The key responsibilities of the Toolmaker role will be:
  Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
  Support the development of new tooling and modifications to existing tooling, working from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  Fit, trial, debug, and modify tooling, carrying out press try-outs as required.
  Monitor tooling performance within production areas, identifying repair requirements and improvement opportunities.
  Strip, inspect, repair, maintain, and rebuild production tooling.
  Work closely with production setters to ensure tooling issues are resolved efficiently and tooling is returned to service promptly.
  Attend machine breakdowns, diagnose root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  Operate a range of hand tools and workshop machinery, including lathes, milling machines, presses, and grinders.
  Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, gauges, and Vernier calipers to verify tooling dimensions.
  Carry out routine maintenance on power press tooling ranging from 20 to 300 tonnes, including progression and secondary operation tools.
  Manufacture and maintain jigs and gauges.
  Prepare reports and maintenance documentation as required.
  Contribute to continuous improvement and productivity enhancement projects.
The key requirements of the Toolmaker will be:
  Apprentice trained with a relevant engineering qualification or hands-on Toolroom experience
  Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  Experience in Progression Tooling and some exposure to EDM.
  Ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings.
  Experience operating potentially hazardous machinery
Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation
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