Job Description
CNC Toolmaker / Tooling Technician
Bridgwater Area | £42,000 per annum + Bonus | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a CNC Toolmaker / Tooling Technician to join a skilled manufacturing team in the Bridgwater area.
This hands-on role focuses on precision toolmaking to tight tolerances, supporting production agility, equipment reliability, and site safety. You will play a key role in manufacturing and refurbishing tooling to exacting standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Duties:
* Manufacture and refurbish high-precision, low-tolerance tooling from technical drawings.
* Operate CNC and manual workshop equipment, including XYZ ProTrak machines.
* Work closely with design teams to develop new tooling solutions.
* Provide timely engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges.
* Support improvements to tooling and production processes.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment.
* Assist the maintenance team when required.
* Contribute to Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
* Support and mentor colleagues and apprentices where appropriate.
Requirements:
* Apprentice-trained NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification.
* Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication.
* Skilled in high-precision, low-tolerance toolmaking.
* Experience operating CNC and manual machining equipment.
* Experience with XYZ ProTrak machines beneficial.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
* Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
* Innovative and proactive approach to work.
What We Offer:
* £42,000 per annum.
* Bonus scheme.
* Excellent benefits package.
* Subsidised canteen.
* 33 days holiday.
* Permanent long-term opportunity.
* Supportive manufacturing environment with career development opportunities.
Interested?
Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this CNC Toolmaker / Tooling Technician opportunity in the Bridgwater area.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.