Position: Toolmaker
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Walsall
Salary: circa £38K (Depending on experience)
Industry: Automotive (Press Tooling)
PRS Engineering have partnered with a new client and a global manufacturer of automotive components. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Toolmaker to join on a permanent basis. This role is integral to the ongoing maintenance, repair, and optimisation of press tooling.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform dismantling, assembly, and maintenance of both transfer and progression tooling
Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults with a strong focus on accuracy and precision
Interpret and utilise CAD/CAM designs for use on XYZ 3-axis milling machines and EDM wire eroders
Evaluate tool condition and determine whether repairs can be completed in-press or require removal to the Toolroom
Maintain tools in a condition that avoids indirect cost depreciation and ensures long-term value
Collaborate effectively with team members, shift leaders, facilities maintenance, and press operations to ensure efficient issue resolution
Estimate job durations, develop repair plans, and facilitate seamless handovers across shifts
Complete comprehensive and accurate maintenance and repair documentation
Ensure all tasks are completed within strict production and customer timeframes Required Qualifications and Experience:
Proven experience in mechanical problem solving and high-precision tooling
Working knowledge of transfer and/or progression tools (preferred)
Proficiency in reading and interpreting CAD/CAM data
Experience operating XYZ 3-axis milling and EDM wire machines
Familiarity with ONECNC software is highly desirable
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team