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Tooling Technician
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
W Talent are working with a highly respected forging manufacturer to recruit a Tooling Technician for their Die Shop in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established business with strong growth prospects and a reputation for excellence in heavy engineering and forging.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring production efficiency by maintaining, repairing, and preparing specialist tooling and dies. This position offers excellent career development potential, competitive pay, and the chance to work within a skilled, supportive engineering team.
Role Overview
The Tooling Technician will be responsible for cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and preparing forging tools and dies, ensuring they are production-ready at all times. Working closely with both engineering and production teams, the role demands a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. This role will suit an individual with workshop, forge, or heavy engineering experience who is looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced, industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure strict compliance with all Health, Safety, and Quality standards.
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Clean forging tools and dies following production use.
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Conduct visual inspections of tools and dies for wear, cracks, or damage.
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Use basic measuring equipment (callipers, micrometres, etc.) to verify tool accuracy.
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Shot-blast and polish tooling for reuse.
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Carry out general repairs and preventative maintenance on dies and tooling.
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Prepare and organise tooling for upcoming production jobs.
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Maintain accurate records of tool conditions and maintenance activities.
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Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure tooling is ready when required.
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Assist with preventative maintenance schedules.
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Provide support to other departments when required.
Qualifications & Skills
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Practical, hands-on approach to work.
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Strong attention to detail and pride in quality.
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Comfortable working in an industrial/workshop environment.
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Basic knowledge of measuring tools (training available if required).
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Good communication and teamwork skills.
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Reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious attitude.
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Full driving licence.
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Die forging manufacturing knowledge (open/closed).
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Previous experience in a forge, workshop, or heavy engineering environment.
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary between £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience).
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Opportunity to work for a leading Sheffield-based manufacturer with a strong heritage.
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Supportive working environment with training and development opportunities.
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Exposure to specialist forging and die shop processes.
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