Tooling Technician * Respected engineering company * 39-hour weeks – Days * Up to £18 per hour * Continued career development We are working with a well-respected engineering company in Atherton who manufacture medium to heavy engineered components. Due to continued growth and an expanding order book, they’re recruiting for Tooling Technician. The Job * Support the setup and maintenance of cutting tools for large CNC milling operations * Assemble and maintain cutting tools/tool holders for CNC milling machines handling large-scale components. * Interpret engineering drawings and setup instructions to prepare tooling for precision machining of steel, castings and forgings. * Inspect and measure tooling dimensions using tool pre setter, micrometres, calipers, and other high-precision instruments. * Manage tool inventory, including regrinds and replacements. * Support machinists in minimising downtime during setup/changeover and resolve tooling-related issues efficiently. * Handle and rebuild large, multi-insert tooling, face mills, boring heads, and custom tool bodies safely and accurately. * Maintain cleanliness, organisation and safety within the tool setting area. About you * A good knowledge of the various types of machine tooling used such as Drilling Tools, Milling Tools, Boring Tools etc. * Competency in using manual and digital measuring instruments. * Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings. Preferred Experience: * Experience setting tools for machining components weighing several tons. * Previous training in CNC machining or mechanical engineering. * Knowledge of heavy-duty CNC machine centres (horizontal/vertical mills, gantry machines, etc.). * Experience with tool holding systems such as Varilock. To apply, send CV to James at TRF Engineering, a division of The Recruitment Fix