Toolmaker

Tool Maker

Oldbury

Full Time – Permanent

Circa £30,000 (based on experience)

Our client, a manufacturer of products across a broad spectrum of industries, requires a Tool Maker to join their team permanently. The Tool Maker will be working as part of a team within a press tool repair and manufacturing environment and will support the day-to-day production activities.

What’s on offer?

• Salary – circa £30,000 (based on experience)
• Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm and Friday 7.30am to 12.30pm
• Permanent opportunity
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Key skills and experience required:

• Experience within a press tool repair and manufacturing environment
• Familiar with grinding and milling machines
• Well-organised, multi-skilled, self-motivated and professional
• Good timekeeping and attendance
• Responsible for achieving own key objectives, as well as the objectives of the team
• Able to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Computer literate and able to communicate and record information effectively
• Attention to detail; accuracy is paramount
• Able to communicate at all levels and have a “can do” attitude
• Able to read engineering drawings

Responsibilities of the role:

• Operate standard tool room equipment proficiently, including EDM Wire Eroding machines
• Operate a Forklift Truck to assist with daily duties whilst also enabling tooling to be delivered to production
• Ensure as part of the team, all breakdowns are covered in a timely manner to ensure production downtime is kept to a minimum
• Aim for a “right first time” approach to all work carried out
• Liaise with contractors/suppliers where required and when additional support is needed, including agreeing timescales and costs
• Maintain awareness and ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, housekeeping standards and Company rules and procedures
• Follow verbal or written instructions and work to set out procedures
• Seek continuous improvement related to the business KPI’s and as part of the team, contribute towards improved performance and the overall improvement of the business