Tooling Technician
* Respected engineering company
* 39-hour weeks – Days
* Up to £17 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