Toolmaker

Press Toolmaker Telford / Shrewsbury Up to £19 per hour

Hours:

7.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 7.00am to 12.00pm on Friday My client is a manufacturing company supporting and supplying a variety of industries. They are actively seeking a skilled and motivated Press Toolmaker to join their busy Toolroom team. You will play a key role in maintaining, repairing and improving press tools to ensure optimum production performance, quality and reliability.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong toolmaking skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a manufacturing environment.
• Repair, maintain and service a wide range of press tools (single stage and progression tooling).
• Carry out preventative maintenance activities in line with tool maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose tooling issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support production departments by responding to tool breakdowns and quality concerns.
• Conduct tool strip-downs, inspections and rebuilds.
• Manufacture and fit replacement tool components using conventional toolroom machinery.
• Assist with tool modifications and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to the required engineering standards. Candidate Requirements:

- • Time-served Toolmaker, Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of press tooling maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with conventional toolroom machinery, including milling, grinding and turning machines.
• Good understanding of tooling materials and heat treatment processes.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to supporting production requirements. Desirable skills / knowledge but no a necessity:

- • Experience with in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• CNC machining knowledge.
• Experience with progression tooling. They offer:

- • Company Pension Scheme.
• Training & development opportunities.
• A stable and supportive working environment.
• Long-term career prospects. You must currently reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.