Job Description
Job Title: Toolmaker
Area: Redditch
Salary: £18p -£20ph Depending on experience
Days: 7.30am – 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30 am to 12.30 pm Friday
Role Purpose
The Toolmaker will be responsible for the manufacture, service, and maintenance of tooling and dies to precise engineering specifications. Working within the Toolroom, this role ensures that all tooling meets quality, cost, and delivery requirements, supporting efficient production operations across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacture & Machining
* Manufacture extrusion, mould, and finish dies from raw materials to engineering drawings.
* Produce single-stage clip tools and associated tooling components.
* Operate a range of Toolroom machinery, including:
o Surface and cylindrical grinders
o Manual milling and turning machines
o CNC milling (3, 4, and 5-axis) with Heidenhain and Winmax controls
* Carry out polishing and bench work to grain (320) finish and final tolerances.
* Support tool servicing, repair, and preventative maintenance (PPM).
* Respond to tooling breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
1. Work to tight tolerances, ensuring all components conform to drawing and specification.
2. Inspect own work ...