Toolmaker
Job in
Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machinist, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Derbyshire
Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Toolmaker to join a busy manufacturing environment, producing, maintaining and improving tooling, production equipment and machine components. The role requires strong practical machining skills, the ability to work accurately to tight tolerances and experience repairing and maintaining press and mould tooling. This would suit an apprentice-trained or similarly experienced Toolmaker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Manufacture, repair, maintain and improve press and mould tools.
* Remove and regrind press tooling as required.
* Manufacture machine spares and production components to specification.
* Operate manual milling machines, lathes and surface grinders.
* Operate EDM equipment, including wire erosion and spark/die sinking machines.
* Operate CNC milling equipment where required.
* Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and manufacture components to tight tolerances.
* Use precision measuring equipment to ensure manufactured components meet required specifications.
* Support improvements to manufacturing machinery and production equipment.
* Assist with preventative maintenance activities.
* Identify opportunities to improve tooling, manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.
* Diagnose tooling and machine-related faults and implement appropriate solutions.
Requirements
* Ideally Level 3 qualified in Toolmaking or a related engineering discipline.
* Formal engineering/toolmaking apprenticeship would be highly advantageous.
* Previous Toolmaker experience within a busy manufacturing environment.
* Strong experience with manual machining, including milling, turning and surface grinding.
* Experience using wire EDM and/or spark erosion equipment.
* Experience repairing and maintaining press tools and/or mould tooling.
* Ability to read complex engineering drawings and work accurately to tight tolerances.
* Competent in the use of precision inspection and measuring equipment.
* Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, depending on experience.
* Overtime opportunities, paid at 1.5x Monday to Saturday and 2x on Sundays.
* Company pension scheme.
* Private medical insurance.
* Life insurance.
* Sick pay.
* Additional leave entitlement.
* Cycle to Work scheme and On-site parking
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