Senior Toolmaker
Location: Worcester
Department: Toolroom
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
The Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, precision, and continuous improvement. With significant investment in tooling, technology, and people, they operate a modern toolroom supporting high-volume, high-precision production.
Due to continued demand, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Toolmaker to join their Worcester-based Toolroom.
The Role
As Senior Toolmaker, you will play a pivotal role in the design, manufacture, maintenance, and improvement of tooling that underpins production performance. This is a hands-on, senior technical role with responsibility for complex tooling work, problem-solving, and supporting both the Toolroom Supervisor and wider manufacturing teams.
You will work across a broad range of tooling activities, including injection mould tooling, EDM, CNC machining, and prototype manufacture, while helping to drive standards, reliability, and continuous improvement within the department.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and manufacture jigs, fixtures, electrodes, prototype tooling, and production tools using Toolroom machinery
* Program and operate CNC, EDM, and conventional machine tools to tight tolerances
* Carry out full lifecycle injection mould tooling maintenance, repair, and modification
* Lead complex tooling breakdowns and fault resolution, minimising production downtime
* Implement design changes and tooling improvements to support quality, efficiency, and production requirements
* Assemble, fit, and align mould tools and components accurately for production use
* Inspect tooling using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications
* Maintain accurate records of tooling maintenance, repairs, and modifications
* Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives
* Liaise with Engineering, Production, and external suppliers to support project delivery
* Provide technical guidance and support to Toolroom colleagues and wider departments
* Support the Toolroom Supervisor when required, including providing cover during absences
* Ensure the Toolroom is maintained to high standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance
About You
You will be a highly skilled and experienced Toolmaker with strong technical capability and the confidence to take ownership of complex tooling challenges.
Essential requirements include:
* Time-served Toolmaker with extensive benching and fitting experience
* Strong background in injection mould tooling repair, modification, and maintenance
* Experience operating CNC, EDM, milling, turning, and grinding machinery
* Ability to read and interpret component and tooling drawings
* Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
* Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives
Desirable:
* CAD/CAM experience
* Experience working in a high-volume or precision manufacturing environment
Why Apply?
* Senior-level technical role within a well-equipped, professional Toolroom
* Opportunity to work on complex, high-precision tooling
* Stable, long-term position within an established manufacturer
* Strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
To Apply
If you are an experienced Senior Toolmaker looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a reputable manufacturing environment, apply today with your CV to be considered.
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