Job Title: Tool Maker (Tool Technician) Location: Hayes, London Department: Tooling / Plating Laboratory Reporting to: Tooling & Design Manager About the Role A regulated aerospace manufacturing and MRO operation is seeking an experienced Tool Maker (Tool Technician) to support production and development activities through the manufacture, servicing, and repair of high-precision tooling, jigs, and fixtures. The role is critical to ensuring tooling accuracy, availability, and reliability, while supporting prototype development, continuous improvement, and strict safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities ⦁ Manufacture, service, and repair a wide range of tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support both new product development and existing production. ⦁ Operate manual machine tools to fine tolerances, including lathes, milling machines, surface and cylindrical grinders, and horizontal boring machines. ⦁ Work from detailed engineering drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions to produce precision components. ⦁ Apply precision measurement techniques using appropriate inspection equipment to verify dimensional accuracy. ⦁ Modify and maintain existing production tooling to ensure optimal performance. ⦁ Support prototype assembly and testing through bespoke tooling solutions. ⦁ Provide practical input into tooling design, fabrication methods, and process improvements. ⦁ Liai...