Toolmaker​/Machinist

CNC Machinist/Toolmaker

Location:

Redditch
Salary: £17.00 to £19.00 per hour + Shift allowance (£50.50 per week)

Hours:

Week 1:
Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm / Week 2:
Monday to Thursday 2pm to 12am

An established precision engineering manufacturer is seeking a skilled CNC Miller/Toolmaker to join their Toolroom team. The successful candidate will report to the Toolroom Team Leader and be responsible for manufacturing tooling to precise engineering drawings within tight tolerances.

• Operate a range of Toolroom machinery.
• Manufacture extrusion, mould, and finish dies from raw materials.
• Manufacture single-stage clip tools.
• Carry out surface grinding, manual milling, and turning.
• Set, and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling machines (Heidenhain and Winmax controls).
• Polish components to a 320-grain finish.
• Conduct manual compensation and bench work.
• Service, repair, and maintain tools (PPM).
• Respond to breakdowns and production issues efficiently.

• Time-served, apprentice-trained Toolmaker (or minimum 5 years’ Toolroom experience).
• Skilled in setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Background in hot metal or heavy manufacturing (aerospace/automotive preferred).
• Strong understanding of material science and metallurgy.
• Confident communicator and team player.
• Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment (micrometres, height gauges, imperial and metric).
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and initiative.

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee & store discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme