Toolroom Operative

Pertemps West Bromwich are looking for an experienced Toolroom Engineer/Toolroom Operative on behalf of our manufacturing client in Oldbury. The hours for this role are 07:30am-16:00pm Monday-Thursday and 07:30am-12:30am Friday paying £17.45 per hour for the right candidate.

• Manufacture and repair press and shear tooling to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
• Carry out maintenance and fault-finding to minimise production downtime.
• Use CNC and manual machinery, including surface grinders, milling machines, lathes and wire EDM.
• Support tooling try-outs and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales.
• Operate Forklift Trucks and Overhead Cranes when required — training provided.

• Proven experience in press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault-finding.
• Experience using both CNC and manual machinery, including:
  • Surface grinding
  • Milling
  • Turning
  • Fixturing
  • Wire EDM
• The ability to read, interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
• Strong practical engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with accuracy being paramount.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to tight deadlines in a pressured production environment.
• A well-organised, self-motivated and professional approach.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• The ability to take responsibility for individual objectives while contributing effectively to wider team goals.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to communicate and accurately record information.