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Tooling technician

Manchester
Jr United Kingdom
Technician
Posted: 5h ago
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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, theyre 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.

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