Toolmaker
Contract Type: Permanent
Rate of Pay: £16 per hour
Overview
EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in the Nottingham, that is currently in the market for a Toolmaker to join their company on a permanent basis.
This market leader is a well-established, family‑owned entity within the precision engineering industries, boasting a 40‑year heritage as part of the UK's critical supply chain. They supply high integrity machined parts, assemblies, and fabrications to the nuclear, defence, aerospace and energy sectors, supporting globally recognised customers with safety‑critical, highly complex components.
What’s in it for you?
* Stability / Longevity: Join a company with 40+ years of heritage in precision engineering
* Competitive Rate of Pay: £16 per hour
* Hours: Days
Responsibilities
Due to continued success and growth, our client is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their team within the Assembly department. Reporting to the Assembly Supervisor, you will be responsible for producing precision tools, dies, molds, jigs and fixtures used in the production of high quality components.
* Manufacture, repair, and modify precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures to exact specifications
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
* Operate and set up manual and CNC machinery, including milling machines, lathes and grinders
* Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of tools and molds to ensure optimal performance
* Collaborate with design and production teams to improve tool efficiency and resolve technical issues
* Work with various materials, including steel, aluminium and composites, to achieve high tolerances
* Adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and organised workspace
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Toolmaker within a precision engineering environment
* Strong technical knowledge and manual machining expertise
* Experience operating and setting CNC and manual machine tools
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
* A keen eye for detail and commitment to quality
* Experience working to tight tolerances with materials such as steel, aluminium and composites
* Knowledge of health, safety and housekeeping standards
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
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