Toolroom Machinist

Job Overview

Working alongside our client, a specialist injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Toolroom Machinist to join their team.

• As a Toolroom Machinist, working in a machine shop environment you will be responsible for operating both manual and CNC machinery to produce high-quality precision components to tight tolerances.
• This is an excellent position offering ongoing training and professional development, with the opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped workshop alongside a supportive team.
• This role would suit a time-served Engineer, CNC Machinist, Precision Engineer or Toolroom Bench Hand with experience working within a precision manufacturing environment.

• Set up and operate manual and CNC milling, turning and grinding machines.
• Manufacturer precision components from technical drawings and specifications.
• Assist with tool assembly, fitting and maintenance as required
• Work with a variety of metals and engineering plastics.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure all parts meet required standards
• Maintain workshop machinery and ensure a safe, tidy working environment.
• Collaborate with engineers and toolmakers to support ongoing projects

• Time-served Engineer or hold an equivalent engineering qualifications (e.g NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC).
• Proven experience as a machinist or general engineer in a precision manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of injection moulding tooling is advantageous but not essential
• Ability to read an interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of machining processes and tooling.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to details
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, skilled team

“Toolroom Machinist”, “Machinist”, “Bench Hand”, “CNC Machinist”, “Tooling Technician”, “Tool maker”, “Toolmaker”, “Mould Tooling”, “Tooling Maintenance”, ”Tooling Engineer”, “injection moulding”, “CNC”

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.