Machinist

Machinist/Toolmaker

An exciting opportunity has become available for a full time, experienced Toolmaker to join a small and friendly Toolroom team. This role involves the manufacture and maintenance of form and cutting tools, jigs, and fixtures to support production in a high-security manufacturing environment.

The Toolroom is equipped with a range of manual and CNC machinery, including wire erosion. While all new tooling is supported with fully dimensioned technical drawings, a solid understanding of tooling functionality is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain press tools to precise engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Operate a variety of manual and CNC machinery including milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Perform routine servicing and regrinding of tools.
• Verify conformity of machined and/or repaired tools to specifications by checking dimensions, clearances, and alignments.
• Investigate and report root causes of equipment breakdowns and faults.
• Ensure all work meets high-quality standards and complies with relevant quality regulations.
• Ensure all tooling is safe, functional, and production-ready before return, following correct preventative maintenance (PM) procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Skilled in the use of precision hand tools.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience operating Toolroom machinery and equipment (e.g., milling machines, lathes, surface grinders).

The Ideal Candidate:

• Brings a flexible and proactive approach to teamwork.
• Capable of working independently without supervision.
• Comfortable working in an environment where projects may be shared or passed between team members due to workflow demands.

Salary: Up to 18 - Can be higher for the right individual