Toolmaker

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 Recruitment Group on (phone number removed) for more information.