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Senior Toolmaker

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 43,000 - 43,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Worcester

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Toolmaker
 Location: Worcester
 Pay Range/details: Circa £43,000 
 Contract Type: Permanent

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Toolmaker to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This role sits within the Tool Room and plays a key part in supporting production through the design, manufacture, maintenance, and improvement of tooling.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet production and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Toolmaker

• Design and manufacture jigs, fixtures, tools, electrodes, and prototype tooling.
 • Produce and optimise CNC programs using CAD/CAM software and toolpath generation.
 • Operate toolroom machinery including CNC, EDM, milling, turning, and grinding equipment.
 • Carry out maintenance, repair, and modification of plastic injection mould tools.
 • Lead complex tooling breakdown and repair activities, particularly using EDM machinery.
 • Prioritise and manage workload to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
 • Assemble, fit, and align tooling components to precise tolerances.
 • Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance.
 • Implement tooling design changes to support engineering and production improvements.
 • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and ensure compliance.
 • Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the toolroom.
 • Provide technical support to internal departments and assist with project work.
 • Support the Toolroom Supervisor when required, including covering absence.
 • Monitor toolroom consumables, raw materials, and coordinate external services.
 • Maintain a clean, safe working environment in line with Health & Safety regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements – Senior Toolmaker

• Time-served Toolmaker or equivalent experience.
 • Proven experience in toolmaking within a manufacturing environment.
 • Strong experience in injection mould tool repair and modification.
 • Skilled in bench fitting and precision assembly.
 • Experience with CNC machining, EDM, milling, turning, and grinding.
 • Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and CNC programming.
 • Strong understanding of health and safety in a toolroom environment.
 • Ability to manage workload and work to tight deadlines.
 • Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
 • Good communication skills and ability to work across departments.
 • Experience supporting or mentoring others is desirable.

What we can offer – Senior Toolmaker

• Competitive salary (DOE)
 • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
 • Pension scheme
 • Opportunities for training and development
 • Stable and supportive working environment

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