Toolmaker
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
- Job Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: 35,000 - 40,000
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Benefits: Pension scheme, healthcare, full training and career progression opportunities
We are seeking a skilled Toolmaker to join a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, maintaining and repairing production tooling to ensure reliable equipment performance and consistent product quality.
Key Responsibilities- Manufacture and modify tooling to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Repair, service and maintain progressive press tools.
- Carry out preventative maintenance, machining and bench fitting.
- Use precision measuring equipment to verify tooling accuracy.
- Conduct tooling trials and support production fault-finding activities.
- Replace worn components and manufacture replacement tooling parts as required.
- Identify tooling issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Follow all health, safety and quality procedures.
- Experience in toolmaking or precision engineering.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Practical machining and bench fitting skills.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
- Experience with progressive press tools.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance and high-speed manufacturing equipment.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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