Toolmaker
Location:
Halesowen, B63 2QU
Salary:
£18.50 – £20.50 per hour (Dependent on experience and capability)
Hours:
39 hours per week
Established in 2007, JscottDesign Ltd specializes in the design and manufacture of wax and ceramic injection mould tools and fixturing for the investment casting industry. Our tooling is used in the production of components for aerospace and industrial gas turbine (IGT) sectors.
We manufacture wax injection tooling from high-grade aluminium (6082 & 7075), ranging from basic split tools to advanced multi-slide systems with pneumatic ejection. Ceramic core tools are typically made from P20 and hardened D2 steel, these are CNC milled and EDM-machined, then polished to a mirror finish.
Our global customer base includes USA, Europe, and South Asia.
The Role
We are seeking an additional skilled and dedicated Toolmaker to join the team. You will work closely with experienced toolmakers and be responsible for:
* Building, fitting, testing, and troubleshooting wax and ceramic injection mould tools.
* Performing tool bed-outs and final fitting.
* Assemble specialised fixturing such as wax & core reformers, whilst measuring & inspecting them as they are built.
* Bench polishing aluminium tool cavities using polishing stones, wet & dry & Scotch-brite
* Bench Polishing hard steel tool cavities using ultra sonic & micro motor polishing tools & diamond pastes.
Training and support will be provided, particularly for those unfamiliar with investment casting tooling.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
* Strong hands-on experience in Milling, Grinding, Turning, and Bench Fitting.
* Solid understanding of engineering principles and their application in toolmaking.
* Willingness to learn, adapt, and follow company methods with a positive attitude.
Preferred (An advantage):
* Prior experience of mould tooling
* Familiarity with wax and ceramic injection mould tools and associated fixturing.
* Experience operating:
* XYZ SLX Pro 1630 Lathe with ProtoTRAK SLX control.
* Sodick AG60L EDM Machine.
* Sodick AQ600L Wire Eroder
Benefits
* Competitive hourly pay with overtime premiums
* 25 days holiday per year
* Company pension scheme
* Clean, organized, and safe working environment
* A variety of interesting and technically complex projects
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate please email your CV to