Job Description
Job Title: Tool Maker\n\nLocation: Birmingham (South)\n\nDepartment: Toolroom\n\nJob Type: Full-time\n\nSalary: Competitive + Benefits\n\nCompany Overview\n\nWith over 80 years of pioneering experience, our client is a global leader in the design, manufacture and assembly of high precision components for the aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors. Their world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities are trusted by some of the most prestigious names in the industry.\n\nWe are now looking for an experienced Tool Maker to join a team of skilled professionals and support the continued growth and success of their operations.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs a Tool Maker, you will play a critical role in producing and maintaining high-precision tooling used across manufacturing operations. You’ll be hands-on in the Toolroom, utilising your machining skills and working to high standards to meet production demands.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Operate a wide range of machinery within the Toolroom.\n\n * Manufacture extrusion, mould, and finish dies from raw material.\n\n * Produce single-stage clip tools.\n\n * Perform surface grinding, manual milling, and turning.\n\n * Polish components to a grain 320 finish standard.\n\n * Carry out manual compensation bench work.\n\n * Service and repair tooling (PPM) and respond to breakdowns.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n * Apprentice-trained or time-served Toolmaker, or hands-on experience in a toolroom environment.\n\n * Experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably within aerospace but other industries are welcomed.\n\n * Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.\n\n * Confident using precision measuring tools (micrometres, height gauges, etc.) in both imperial and metric formats.\n\n * A self-starter who takes ownership, works well independently, and has a proactive approach to problem-solving.\n\nWhy Join?\n\n * Be part of a globally recognised brand with over eight decades of industry expertise.\n\n * Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with continuous investment in people and technology.\n\n * Competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities.\n\n * A chance to contribute to projects that shape the future of aerospace and defence