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Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Press Toolmaker to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of press tooling, including transfer and progression tools. You will also identify and carry out modifications to press tools where necessary, and assist production teams in achieving their targets by supporting with tooling development. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain and repair press tooling, including transfer and progression tools- Identify and implement modifications to press tools to improve efficiency and performance- Collaborate with production teams to support the achievement of production targets- Carry out preventative maintenance on press tools Required Skills and Qualifications: - Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably with stamping or injection moulding tooling- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to meet production deadlines- Proficient in operating conventional machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team- Driven to succeed in a fast-paced, growing company Benefits and Perks: - Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience - Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays - Comprehensive employee well-being program - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Referral program with financial incentives - Hours can be flexible to work 37.5hrs rotating days, 40hrs 4x 10hr shifts and even part time options. If you are a skilled and motivated Press Toolmaker looking to join a dynamic manufacturing organisation, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your application to Barry Salters at to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Press Toolmaker to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of press tooling, including transfer and progression tools. You will also identify and carry out modifications to press tools where necessary, and assist production teams in achieving their targets by supporting with tooling development. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain and repair press tooling, including transfer and progression tools - Identify and implement modifications to press tools to improve efficiency and performance - Collaborate with production teams to support the achievement of production targets - Carry out preventative maintenance on press tools Required Skills and Qualifications: - Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably with stamping or injection moulding tooling - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to meet production deadlines - Proficient in operating conventional machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders - Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team - Driven to succeed in a fast-paced, growing company Benefits and Perks: - Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience - Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays - Comprehensive employee well-being program - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Referral program with financial incentives - Hours can be flexible to work 37.5hrs rotating days, 40hrs 4x 10hr shifts and even part time options. If you are a skilled and motivated Press Toolmaker looking to join a dynamic manufacturing organisation, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your application to Barry Salters at (url removed) to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

The client are a leading global manufacturer of precision forged and machined components. They are recruiting for aLead Toolmakerto join their team in Redditch. About the Role Reporting to the Toolroom Supervisor, the Toolmaker Team Lead will be responsible for manufacturing, maintaining and repairing tooling to precise engineering drawings and tight tolerances click apply for full job details

Toolmaker Droitwich Competitive Salary Monday to Friday Double Days My client is a specialist manufacturer of complex components and technical parts. They are seeking a Toolmaker to join their existing team. As a Toolmaker, you will create, repair, improve and maintain tools for production. Toolmaker Responsibilities: - Work to engineering drawings and technical diagrams. - Use bench hand tools and tool room equipment to produce production tools. - Service and repair tools to prevent production downtime. - Adjust and customize tools for bespoke projects. - Provide technical support to other Toolmakers and the production team. Toolmaker Requirements: - Must be a time served Toolmaker. - Previous experience working in a Toolmaking position. - Experienced in using bench hand tools and tool-room machinery. - Ability to read and work to engineering drawings. - Must be a team player. If you are interested in Toolmaking and looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. This position is based in Droitwich and it s commutable from Worcester, Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn, Bromsgrove and Redditch. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Process Technician We are recruiting for a permanent Process Technician for our Banbury based client. Your role will be to optimise and maintain the safe and efficient operation of mould production processes to ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery. Working closely with tool changers, production teams, and support functions, the role focuses on identifying process inefficiencies and proposing improvements to enhance plant performance. It promotes a collaborative, team-based environment, ensures accurate and timely administration, and provides technical expertise to support continuous improvement. The role also involves leading the tool change team with a right-first-time approach, aligning with production priorities and plans, setting up new processes for new or first-time tooling, and driving SMED activities to reduce tool change times. As a Process Technician, you will need to have/be: An understanding of injection mould tools and how they work Good team worker Self-motivated and focussed, with a 'hands on' flexible attitude Ability to work under pressure on own initiative Strong attention span with a good eye for detail Able to follow formal procedures Manual dexterity Good communication skills 5+ years processing and a good knowledge of cascade injection Good literacy & numeracy skills Good analytical skills. MAFACT processes and principals (internal training). must be able to work using their own initiative, and be able to liaise with other functions and departments at all levels within the company. Ability to identify different colours of products (i.e. Ishihara). Details: Salary : 47, 000 Working Hours : 40 hours per week, 3 shift rotation Monday to Friday 7.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday 3.00pm - 11.00pm Sunday to Thursday 11.00pm - 7.00am Location : Banbury (fully onsite) Duration : Permanent Role of Process Technician: Lead and motivate the tool change team, promoting a right-first-time and continuous improvement culture Ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment at all times Optimise existing production processes to achieve best-in-class cycle times, quality, and reliability Identify and support opportunities to improve current equipment or introduce new equipment to enhance manufacturing processes Drive improvements in housekeeping through effective, standardised processes Carry out random audits of the tool change process to ensure standard practices are followed, including checks for oil and water leaks, cycle times, and water flow Support and advise production start-ups where issues or deviations arise Accurately record all process changes on log sheets to ensure full traceability and support ongoing analysis Support the "three deviation" rule and participate in validation activities Support lock-out processes for optimised systems (e.g. EOAT and robot programmes), ensuring root causes are addressed rather than short-term fixes Conduct and support risk assessments in line with company and legislative requirements Support and participate in trials for new product ranges and processes Maintain documented evidence of process trials to validate and standardise optimised processes Review the system to identify processes requiring assessment or improvement Update, publish, and maintain process standard conditions as required Attend toolmaker trials and internal meetings to review tooling plans, progress, and performance as required Benefits of working as a Process Technician: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata) Share scheme Employee assist program Free on-site parking Pension scheme Workwear Company Share Participation Scheme

The client is a renowned and leading manufacturer of small pressings, stampings and wire forms for numerous industry sectors including aerospace, defence and medical. They are seeking to recruit a Toolmaker for their busy operations in the Redditch area. The role is on Days Monday to Friday Salary £35-£37k per annum Benefits include 2 x salary life insurance, employee assistance program, company soc click apply for full job details

Tooling Maintenance Technician Location: Worthing Pay: Up to 16.77 per hour Temp to perm position Hands-on, shop-floor role working with toolmakers, engineers, and maintenance teams. Responsible for stripping, cleaning, inspecting, and rebuilding tooling to keep production running reliably. Requirements: Mechanical / maintenance engineering or toolmaking background Experience in precision mechanical work Practical, detail-focused, team player Experience as a mechanical engineer, maintenance engineer, toolmaker or ex-toolmaker would be beneficial Methodical, and thorough in approach

Toolmaker Location: Portsmouth (Commutable from Southampton, Havant, Fareham, Chichester) Pay Rate: Up to 18.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week About the Company A prestigious manufacturing company based in Portsmouth, specialising in precision engineering and high-quality tooling solutions. The business offers a stable working environment with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The Role We are currently recruiting for a Toolmaker to join a well-established manufacturing company. This role is responsible for producing and maintaining precision tooling used within the manufacturing process. Manufacture, assemble, fit and repair precision tools Work on complex toolmaking projects within the Tool Room Strip down tooling, diagnose faults and carry out repairs Read and interpret engineering drawings to measure and mark out designs Operate machinery including lathes, presses, milling machines and grinders Use 2D and 3D CAD CAM software Implement modifications to moulds where required Escalate production issues to the Tool Room Supervisor Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality and health and safety Promote and maintain a safe working environment at all times Communicate effectively across shifts, documenting actions and issues About You Previous experience as a Toolmaker Ability to manufacture and repair precision tooling Strong understanding of engineering drawings Experience operating toolroom machinery Knowledge of CAD CAM software preferred Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills How to Apply To apply for the Toolmaker position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.

A well-established and highly respected manufacturer of plastic products is looking to appoint an experienced Design & Tooling Manager due to an upcoming retirement. The company offers a complete end-to-end service, supporting customers from concept and design through to full-scale manufacture. Up to 60,000 Hybrid / WFH / Remote considered Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Manufacturing Manager, you will play a key role within the business. Acting as the primary technical contact for new customers, you will transform ideas into manufacturable products - managing projects from initial enquiry through design, tooling, and into production. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, customer interaction, and seeing projects through from idea to finished product within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. As the Design and Tooling Manager, your duties will include: Manage projects from concept through to approved production parts Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for tooling, design, 3D printing, and unit costs Advise customers on design for manufacture to ensure efficient, high-quality production Design plastic components suitable for injection moulding Liaise with UK and overseas toolmakers and material suppliers Support and mentor the in-house Toolroom team Work closely with Quality on tooling and design improvements Visit customers and develop strong working relationships To be successful in the role of Design & Tooling Manager, you will have: Proven experience in plastic injection mould tool design Strong hands-on toolmaking background Proficient in SolidWorks Excellent communication and customer-facing skills Commercially aware with strong project and cost management ability If you're a driven Tool Designer looking to take ownership of projects and play a key role in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Tool Technician Based in Wotton, Surrey (Own transport is required due to Rural location) Monday - Friday / 8am - 4.30pm The Tool technician is tasked with supporting the production department daily, based in the tool room. Working with other team members cleaning and servicing of Injection moulding tools with timely turnaround to maintain production schedules. The cleaning and servicing of the injection moulding tools requires good attention to detail and quality of workmanship that are vital to this role. What You'll Be Doing The Tooling technician will be servicing and cleaning injection mould tools, stripping them down for cleaning, inspecting for issues and reporting any found, reassembling the tools after servicing, and returning the tools to the production department. On occasion other responsibilities for the repair, maintenance, and calibration of tools, jigs, fixtures, and instruments may be required Daily servicing & cleaning of mould tools in the tool room or in the factory. Carrying out the repairs, modifications and servicing of injection moulding tools and other associated tooling. Document service & repair work by completing electronic records, including photographs of issues documented. At times support production by completing cleans or repairs in the clean room factory. To carry out, cleaning and servicing on other toolroom and production equipment as required from time to time. Assist in equipment repairs and breakdown if required. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment. What You'll Bring You will hold a C&G's, NVQ or Apprenticeship trained Solid experience in mechanical assembly & disassembly and basic wiring. Experience of Manual and CNC machine tools to include all or some of the following: Surface Grinder, CNC, VMC, Milling and Centre Lathe Mechanical Engineering / toolmaker apprenticeship, with experience in injection molding tools although not essential. High precision injection tooling, polishing, and finishing experience is desirable. Hot runner experience and multi-cavity high is also advantageous Be able to read and understand 2D component Drawings, experience with wiring drawings also advantageous Core Computer skills using email, excel and word documents. Work in a small team with good communication & co-operation Ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines. Ability to adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude and continuous improvements.

Established manufacturing organisation seeks highly skilled Toolmakers for immediate start. Varying shifts available, competitive rates of pay and progression opportunities provided. An exciting opportunity to join a highly professional team working within a productive, forward-thinking environment. Reporting directly to Tool Room Manager, the role of Toolmaker requires you to manufacture, maintain and repair tooling and dies to precise engineering drawings within tight tolerances, produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines, maintain quality and safety standards, keep accurate records and be responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies. Toolmaker duties will include: Disassembly and reassembly of tools Tool splitting and regrinding Replacing component parts Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces Maintain specifications by observing all associated operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools Operate manual and CNC machinery Manual milling, turning, surface grinding, 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC milling, bench work Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations Ensure maintenance of Quality standards Skills/Attributes required by Toolmaker : Previous experience within a similar role as Toolmaker within a heavy manufacturing environment (essential), preferably automotive or aerospace background Toolmaker apprenticeship or minimum 3 years' experience in a toolroom environment Experience setting and operating CNC machinery Ability to read and interpret engineering technical drawings Understanding of Quality Standards and Regulations Proven efficiency with working practices Problem solving and tool improvement Must be able to work on own initiative Attention to detail Be organised and have the ability to prioritise and multi-task Be able to communicate effectively with own team and other departments Location: Redditch, Worcestershire Hours of Work: Varying Shifts Available Pay Rate: 15 - 16.50 per hour dependent upon experience Contract: Temporary to permanent If you are a skilled Tool Maker seeking an exciting opportunity, please APPLY TODAY!

Toolroom Machinist Location: Minworth Contract: Permanent We are looking for a CNC Machinist to join our clients growing team in Minworth. A CNC Miller is predominantly involved in the manufacture of Plastic Injection Mould tools but also Jigs, Fixtures and gauges utilizing Hurco milling machines. It would be helpful if you can programme Hurco machines. There is opportunity for you to develop your skills in off-line 3-axis CAM cutter path creation and use other CNC machinery. You will be expected to accurately Set up work and cutters and program CNC machines efficiently and effectively to producing finished work that is checked by yourself to time set deadlines. You must adhere to all machine maintenance and machine cleanliness procedures. This requires the application of a broad range of activities including the interpretation of Engineering drawings and technical instructions and the use of hand, machine and automated computer controlled machine tools and measuring equipment. Role Responsibilities Toolroom Machinist Maintain standards of Housekeeping and Health & Safety. Manufacture of new tooling to engineering drawings in line with timing plans. Carrying out proactive maintenance and up keep on milling machines. Liaise with toolmakers, Cad/Cam programmers and Designers. Investigate issues to find root causes passing information back to the design department and management so issues can be avoided in future. Maintain tooling to the correct standards and keep stock of all tools and holders. Reporting of any concerns, issues and repairs. Working in a systematic fashion following any instructions available, All work checked before taking off. Maintain cutters and equipment. Maintain working area to a high standard. Working to 5S s Good verbal communication skills Work to the high tolerances An ideal candidate for the Toolroom Machinist role would have: Adhere to company quality awareness. Meeting Health and Safety standards supporting others to do the same Assist other areas of the business when required to carry out the same or similar tasks Any other reasonable Engineering duties required Personal Attributes for the role Must be a team player Must be a self-starting individual, capable of working to tight tolerances either individually or as part of the team For more information on this role, please contact Juls Bujalska on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Toolmaker Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Salary: upto £38,000 per annum (Negotiable dependant on experience) Benefits: 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Flexible schedule On-site parking Excellent working conditions Great team ethos Busy and growing business Well-equipped Toolroom Approachable management Structured working atmosphere Relaxed, yet busy environment Lots of overtime ava click apply for full job details

Injection Mould Toolmaker Location: Aylesbury, UK Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum(Negotiable, dependant on experience) Benefits: 23 days holiday plus statutory holidays. Government Nest pension scheme. Free onsite parking click apply for full job details