Toolmaker

Orbital Recruitment are looking for an experienced Patternmaker / Toolmaker to join our manufacturing specialist client in Derby.
Immediate start available
Salary & Working Hours
 
* Starting salary: £36,744.40
 
* Monday to Friday
 
* Flexible start times between 6:00am and 8:00am
 
* Overtime available
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can come in and get up to speed quickly, with solid hands-on experience in a pattern shop or toolroom environment.
You’ll need:
 
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering toolmaking or pattern making within a similar industry
 
* A sound knowledge of pattern making and toolmaking
 
* Experience working within a pattern shop or toolroom environment
 
* Strong hand finishing skills
 
* The ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings
 
* Experience producing tooling or patterns for industries such as:
     
* Automotive
     
* Foundry
     
* Aerospace
     
* Marine
Main Responsibilities
 
* Producing tool parts in aluminium, cast iron and steel
 
* Making jigs and fixtures for the production of automotive and foundry components
 
* Carrying out hand finishing work to a high standard
 
* Reverse engineering parts for repair where required
 
* Following company processes, quality procedures and housekeeping standards as part of the quality management system
The Next Step
If you have a strong pattern making or toolmaking background and think this could be a good fit, apply now