Tool Maker

Tranquil Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 19 days

Ferryhill, Durham DL17 0SQ, England

£37,000 per annum

Full Time

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Overview:

Our client have a vacancy for an experienced and qualified tool maker. The post holder will be responsible for making precision tools with a heavy bias towards jogs, fixtures and holding devices. Other responsibilities will include the maintenance and refurbishment of press tools. The jigs and fixtures produced will then be used in the manufacturing process to ensure we make customer products to the required specifications. Our clients customer base if very broad but includes many wold-class blue-chip businesses.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have an extensive background working in a toolroom or very similar environemtn (fitter turner for example). The post holder will be required to produce bespoe manufacturing aids using a variety of manual milling, turning and grinding machines along with a variety of other machines and hand tools. Experience of setting, programming and operating XYZ Prototrak milling machines or lathes would also be desireable but not essential.

The post is to work in a small team on site at our bespoke tool room. The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously; however, they should also be comfortable working in a small project-based teams along iwht engineering, quality and production team members. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining their own quality and safety standards, keeping records, maintaining equipment and supplies.

Skills Required:

Previous experience within a similar role as a Toolmaker within the engineering industry is essential.
Problem solving and tool improvement.
Must be able to work on own initiative.
Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
Be organised and have the ability to prioritise and multi-task.
Be able to communicate effectively to own team and other departments.
Be efficient with working practices.

Training will be provided in line with statutory requirements. Salary paid up to £37,000 per year depending on experience (paid weekly)

Working Hours - Monday to Thursday 7am-4pm Fridays 7am-11.30am.

If you are an experienced Tool Maker looking for their next challenge, apply now or contact Tranquil Recruitment Solutions for a confidential chat.