Full job descriptionWe are recruiting for a hands-on CNC Toolmaker to join our client’s production team. This is a hands-on, varied role covering tooling manufacture, CNC machining, and press tool/die maintenance.
You will be working across tool design, manufacture, and repair, supporting production to keep processes running smoothly, while also playing a part in day-to-day team leadership and continuous improvement.
As a CNC Toolmaker, you will be responsible for:
*Designing, modifying and manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures and press tools to issued drawings
*Setting, operating and programming CNC mills and lathes
*Diagnosing and repairing diecasting machines and dies, including replacement parts, ejection pins and sleeves
*Carrying out preventative maintenance, testing and polishing of tooling and dies
*Improving programs and machining strategies (speeds/feeds, tooling selection) and identifying quality deviations
*Managing tooling stock, supplier deliveries and the KanBan system
*Meeting production schedules/KPIs and attending daily production meetings
*Supporting team oversight (attendance, return-to-work interviews, H&S/PPE compliance) and liaising with HR
*Continuously improving processes and equipment use
The ideal candidate will be:
*Level 3 qualified in a mechanical engineering discipline
*Strong drawing-reading skills
*Confident operating, setting and programming CNC mills and lathes
*Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
*Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
*Willing to undertake training relevant to the role
*Strong time management and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
*Supervisory experience is desirable