Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Eastern Suffolk Ipswich
- Date: 16 hours ago
Description:
Role – Toolmaker
Location – Mildenhall, Suffolk
Working hours – Monday to Friday – full time hours – 08.00 – 17.00
Capacity of role – Permanent position
Salary – up to £45,000 Per annum
Our client is currently recruiting for Toolmaker to join their busy manufacturing team; this is a hands on and pivotal appointment for the team. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with junior engineers whilst progressing their personal development within the business.
This hands-on role involves the creation, upkeep, and enhancement of production tooling within a well-equipped and supportive environment.
Main duties will include –
Manufacture, modify, repair, and maintain production tooling and fixtures
Work with traditional toolroom and workshop machinery
Support production by troubleshooting tooling issues and implementing improvements
Assist with tooling trials, testing, and fault finding
Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure tooling reliability and longevity
Maintain accurate documentation relating to tooling and maintenance activities
Work within ISO quality and regulatory standards
Attend occasional UK/international travel for project-related work
Participate in relevant training courses to support ongoing development
Candidate attributes -
Proven experience working as a Toolmaker or within a toolroom environment
Experience using toolroom/workshop-based machinery
A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking, or equivalent hands-on experience
A proactive, self-motivated attitude and strong teamwork skills
Confidence with written and verbal communication, including MS Office
Skills Required
Toolmaker, CNC, Manual machining, machinery, workshop, qualification in mechanical engineering, engineering, engineer, manufacturing,
Qualifications Required
mechanical engineering qualification,
Keywords
Toolmaker, CNC, Manual machining, machinery, workshop, qualification in mechanical engineering, engineering, engineer, manufacturing