Toolmaker

Description:

The client is a renowned and leading designer and manufacturers custom, high-performance ceramic components.

They are seeking to recruit a Toolmaker for their busy operations in the Stourport area.

The role is on Days – Monday to Thursday (39 hours a week)

Salary £38k-£44k per annum

Duties and key responsibilities;

Interpret technical drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine required materials, tools and processes

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools, such as lathe, milling machines, grinders and CNC equipment, to produce precision parts and tools

Assemble, fit and adjust parts to ensure proper function and finish of tools and dies

Maintain and repair existing tools, dies, moulds and fixtures to ensure ongoing production efficiency 

Inspect finished tools and components for accuracy, quality and adherence to specifications using measuring instruments such as micrometres, gauges and callipers

Liaise with engineers, design team and production to improve tool designs and resolve any issues

Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used and time spent on each job

Experience and skills required

Able to maintain and build tooling and dies

Competent with CNC machinery

Able to safely use machinery and cutting equipment such as millers, lathes, grinders and all conventional toolroom machinery

Able to understand and interpret technical drawings

Able to work within tight tolerances

Continuous improvement mentality

The role is based in Stourport so would easily be commutable from Kidderminster, Worcester, Droitwich, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Stourbridge

This role is being advertised on behalf of Pertemps who operate as a recruitment agency