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Location: Bridgwater
Hours: Full Time Hours Monday to Friday - Flexi Time
Salary: 35,000 - 37,000 per annum + up to 4% bonus
Key Responsibilities Of a Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer
* Manufacture and refurbish tooling to technical drawings using manual and CNC workshop equipment, ensuring delivery to specification, on time, and to quality standards.
* Collaborate with design teams to interpret engineering drawings and develop new tooling solutions to support evolving products, machinery, and processes.
* Perform both planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and facilities equipment; diagnose faults and implement effective repairs to minimise disruption.
* Provide timely and creative engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges, proposing and implementing innovations to improve tooling and production processes.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment through proactive housekeeping and strict adherence to safety protocols.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support process optimisation to enhance operational efficiency.
* Mentor and support colleagues, including apprentices, and share technical expertise across teams.
Key Skills Of a Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer
* Proficient in manual and CNC milling and turning
* Apprentice-trained engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification
* Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication
* Hands-on experience with both planned and reactive maintenance of industrial machinery and facilities
* Excellent attention to detail and adherence to specifications
* Strong task prioritisation and time management skills
* Effective problem-solving and decision-making ability
* Clear communicator and strong collaborator
* Proactive with a mindset for innovation and continuous improvement
* Occasional UK travel may be required
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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