Tooling Technician

Tooling Technician

Department: CNC Machining / Tooling

Reports To: Applications Manager

Pay: £16.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours

Day Shift - 39 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 6:45am - 3:15pm

Friday: 6:45am - 2:15pm

The role

We're looking for a Tooling Technician to support our CNC machining operations.

This is a hands-on role in a heavy engineering environment, preparing and managing cutting tools so machines can run efficiently. You'll be working closely with machinists and the wider team to make sure tooling is ready, accurate and available when needed.

A big part of the role is looking after the tooling store and helping to keep production moving by reducing downtime.

What the role involves

• Building and assembling cutting tools for CNC machines
• Issuing tooling from the stores based on production requirements
• Measuring tool lengths and diameters using presetters and gauges
• Working from drawings, setup sheets and tooling specs
• Checking tooling using micrometers, verniers and calipers
• Keeping track of tooling stock, regrinds and replacements
• Supporting machinists with tool changes and setup requirements
• Sorting out tooling issues to avoid delays on the shop floor
• Handling larger ...