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Machinist
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 13 - 18 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Machinist/Toolmaker
An exciting opportunity has become available for a full time, experienced Toolmaker to join a small and friendly Toolroom team. This role involves the manufacture and maintenance of form and cutting tools, jigs, and fixtures to support production in a high-security manufacturing environment.
The Toolroom is equipped with a range of manual and CNC machinery, including wire erosion. While all new tooling is supported with fully dimensioned technical drawings, a solid understanding of tooling functionality is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manufacture, repair, and maintain press tools to precise engineering drawings and tolerances.
* Operate a variety of manual and CNC machinery including milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.
* Perform routine servicing and regrinding of tools.
* Verify conformity of machined and/or repaired tools to specifications by checking dimensions, clearances, and alignments.
* Investigate and report root causes of equipment breakdowns and faults.
* Ensure all work meets high-quality standards and complies with relevant quality regulations.
* Ensure all tooling is safe, functional, and production-ready before return, following correct preventative maintenance (PM) procedures.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Skilled in the use of precision hand tools.
* Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
* Experience operating Toolroom machinery and equipment (e.g., milling machines, lathes, surface grinders).
The Ideal Candidate:
* Brings a flexible and proactive approach to teamwork.
* Capable of working independently without supervision.
* Comfortable working in an environment where projects may be shared or passed between team members due to workflow demands.
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