Job Advertisement: Toolmaker / Bench Hand
Location: Dudley / Worcester
Reports to: Tooling Engineer
About the Role
The Staffing Network has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker / Bench Hand to join its clients team in the Dudley and Worcester area. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining press tooling, supporting production teams, and ensuring that equipment downtime is kept to an absolute minimum.
This role requires someone who is self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently while contributing positively to the wider production environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Cleaning and degreasing press tools removed from production for servicing or breakdown repair
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Working independently without the need for direct supervision
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Assembling and dismantling press tools to regrind or replace tooling components
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Supporting press setters with tooling adjustments and repairs to keep tools running wherever possible
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Assisting with locating and supplying correct screws, dowels, and tooling parts from the tool room
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Manufacturing tooling components when required to minimise production downtime
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Supporting production with changeover parts for product transitions during shifts
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Reporting low-stock consumables to the tool room office
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Reporting defective equipment promptly
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Maintaining general housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe working environment
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Informing the tooling engineer of any tooling or part modifications so records and designs can be updated
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Education & Training
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City & Guilds Engineering Level 2 or equivalent
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Completion of a press tooling–based apprenticeship
Knowledge
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Strong understanding of progression press tooling
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Experience using machinery such as J&S-type surface grinders
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Skilled with hand tools, milling, turning, drilling, and tapping
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Ability to read and interpret component and tooling assembly drawings
Skills & Personal Attributes
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Enthusiastic and approachable
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Open to instruction and feedback
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Competent working without supervision
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Strong problem-solving abilities
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Able to work proactively and support production staff effectively
Blueprint Competencies & Strengths
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Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve tooling problems
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Strong support capability for production teams