Tool Maker

Reference:MM6243

Sector:Production

Salary:£38,800 Per Annum

Town/City:Tamworth

Contract Type:Permanent

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Job Purpose:

Working for a high-volume GRP Products Manufacturing company supplying the construction market your role is to support production efficiency by manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling and associated components to a high standard ensuring all work is completed safely and effectively in line with company quality and safety standards.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Operate and maintain tool room machinery as required for tool production and repair.
  • Respond quickly and effectively to tooling breakdowns to minimise production disruption.
  • Manufacture new tools and ancillary parts from technical drawings or by replicating existing components.
  • Carry out repairs and modifications to a wide range of production tooling, including extrusion and moulding tools.
  • Provide support to maintenance operations when needed.
  • Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues and assist with breakdown recovery.
  • Support Die and Calibrator cleaning operations when required.
  • Consistently apply high standards of workmanship and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment, reporting any hazards promptly to the Engineering Manager.
  • Work within the company’s Health & Safety Charter, ensuring all tasks are conducted safely and responsibly.
  • Operate within the department's principles of Time, Ability, and Safety.

Role Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in toolmaking or precision engineering
  • Proficient in operating and maintaining tool room machinery
  • Capable of interpreting and working from technical drawings
  • Familiarity with the repair and modification of extrusion and mould tools
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-led environment
  • Understanding of health and safety practices relevant to an engineering workshop

Personal Attributes:

  • Practical, hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving ability
  • High attention to detail and dedication to quality craftsmanship
  • Flexible, collaborative, and calm under pressure
  • Health and safety conscious with a proactive approach to workplace improvements

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