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Toolmaker

The Recruitment Group
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Leicester, Leicester LE5, England

Salary

£32,000 - £37,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Toolmaker, offering a salary between £32,000 and £37,000.
  • The position is based in Leicester, with working hours from Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 7:30 am to 12 pm.
  • Candidates should have an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience along with skills in milling, turning, grinding, and fitting.
  • The role involves designing, manufacturing, and repairing press tools while ensuring safe working practices and maintaining a clean work area.
  • Experience with CADCAM software and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential for this position.

Job Title - Toolmaker
Salary - 32-37k
Location - Leicester
Hours - Mon - Thurs 7:30am - 4:30pm Fri 7:30am - 12pm

Purpose of the Toolmaker role:
Our client is looking for a Toolmaker to help with the design, manufacture & repairs of press tools in accordance with drawings, 3D models, contribute and work in supporting the main factory on tool trials, troubleshooting and tool improvements. You will be continually striven to bring new methodologies and technology into the business.

Main duties and responsibilities of a Toolmaker:

  • Competent use of manual milling machine and centre lathe, surface grinder, CNC milling & CNC turning would be an advantage.
  • Competent fitting skills.
  • Knowledge of CADCAM software, preferable Fanuc & Accurite Millpwr.
  • Help design & manufacture new press tools for various types of presswork (pierce & blank & form tooling).
  • Assist on the first trials of newly manufactured tooling.
  • Carry out tool repairs to progressive tooling, Pierce & blank tooling & 2nd operation form tooling.
  • Modify existing tools to improve production processes.
  • Involved in the repair and preventative maintenance of existing tooling.
  • Ensure the work area is kept clean and tidy.
  • Ensure that safe working practices are adopted.


Experience/knowledge requirements for a Toolmaker:

  • Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
  • Experience in milling, turning, grinding and fitting.
  • Able to work from Drawings.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Self - motivated individual.
  • Possess excellent attention to detail.


Please contact Amy @ The Recruitment Group on (phone number removed) for more information.

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