Toolmaker/Toolroom Operative

Toolroom Operative – Technical Centre

Oldbury | £30,000 - £33,000 | Permanent | Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Toolroom Operative or Toolmaker looking to join a market-leading engineering business where quality, precision and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do?

Our client is seeking a skilled Toolroom Operative to join their Technical Centre, supporting the manufacture, maintenance and repair of tooling used across a busy production environment. This is a hands-on role where you''ll work as part of an experienced team, ensuring tooling is produced and maintained to the highest standards while minimising production downtime.

As a Toolroom Operative, you will:

• Manufacture, maintain and repair press and shear tooling.
• Carry out fault finding and tool modifications.
• Operate both CNC and manual machine tools, including milling, turning, surface grinding and wire EDM.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, working to tight tolerances.
• Support production by responding to tooling breakdowns and ensuring planned try-out dates are achieved.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities across the Toolroom.
• Work safely and maintain high housekeeping standards at all times.

We''re looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience within a Toolroom or Toolmaker position.
• Strong knowledge of press and shear tooling manufacture and maintenance.
• Experience using both CNC and conventional machine tools.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• A high level of accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn new machining techniques.

Experience with cut-off, pre-pierce or progressive press tooling would be highly advantageous.

• Salary up to £33,000 depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working hours (37-hour week).
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Genuine opportunity to develop your skills within a leading engineering and manufacturing business.

If you''re an experienced Toolroom professional looking for your next challenge, we''d love to hear from you.