Toolroom Machinist / Toolmaker
Leamington Spa area
Permanent | Full-Time
What's on Offer
* Basic salary up to £40,296.06
* Up to 10% annual bonus
* Generous pension scheme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Life assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Ongoing training and technical development
* Long-term stability within a well-invested engineering manufacturer
The Toolroom Machinst Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Toolroom Machinist / Toolmaker to join a highly respected engineering manufacturer in the Leamington Spa area.
Working within a well-equipped, in-house Toolroom, you will support both prototype and production operations by manufacturing, maintaining and improving tooling to the highest standards.
This is a hands-on precision engineering role offering variety, responsibility and long-term security within a strong manufacturing environment.
The Toolroom Machinst Role
You will be responsible for producing and maintaining tooling, jigs, fixtures and precision machined components that support manufacturing operations.
Key responsibilities include:
* Manufacture and repair of production jigs, fixtures and tooling
* Producing precision components to engineering drawings
* Manual turning and milling
* Surface grinding
* Bench fitting including drilling, tapping, reaming and tool assembly
* CNC turning or milling (experience preferred; development available)
* Inspection of components using micrometers, verniers and gauges
* Supporting tooling maintenance within the production facility
* Collaborating with production and design teams where required
About You
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds a recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship (C&G, ONC, NVQ or equivalent)
* Has proven experience as a Toolroom Machinist, Toolmaker or Precision Machinist
* Is confident using manual machining equipment
* Has CNC milling or turning experience (or willingness to develop)
* Can read and interpret engineering drawings
* Is capable of working to tight tolerances
* Has strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining principles and materials
* Works well within a small, collaborative engineering team
* Takes pride in quality, accuracy and safe working practices
This position would suit a skilled precision engineer who enjoys working across the full lifecycle of tooling manufacture and repair within a stable and forward-thinking manufacturing business.
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