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Toolmaker
Job Posted: 17 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
Expire in: 11 days
Job Description
GMP Recruitment are proud to be in partnership with a highly respected engineering company based in Worcester, renowned for their expertise in press tooling and precision engineering. We are currently recruiting on their behalf for a Toolmaker/Bench Hand to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This role offers a competitive starting salary, dependent on experience, with structured hours designed to support ongoing production demands. It represents an excellent opportunity for a skilled and proactive engineer to work in a safety-led, precision-driven environment, maintaining press tooling and supporting production.
Our client operates in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing sector, supporting industries that rely on accurate tooling, minimal downtime, and robust quality standards.
Toolmaker/Bench Hand Main Responsibilities:
* Clean and degrease press tools removed from production for servicing or breakdown repair.
* Assemble and dismantle press tools to regrind parts or replace tooling components.
* Assist press setters with tooling adjustments or repairs to keep tools running efficiently, only removing tools for planned maintenance
* Locate and supply the correct screws, dowels, and tooling parts to press setters to avoid component rejection or tooling damage.
* Manufacture tooling parts during breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
* Support production with changeover parts during product changes.
* Notify the tool room office of low stock consumables or defective equipment.
* Maintain general housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe working environment
* Inform the tooling engineer of any modifications to tools or components for documentation and design updates.
* Work independently on tooling tasks without supervision.
Toolmaker/Bench Hand required skills and experience:
* Education & Training: Must hold City & Guilds Engineering Level 2 or equivalent, preferably having completed a press tooling-based apprenticeship. (Essential)
* Knowledge: Demonstrable understanding of progression press tooling, machinery practices including surface grinding (J&S type), milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and reading component/tooling assembly drawings. (Essential)
* Skills: Enthusiastic, approachable, and receptive to instruction, with the ability to work independently and solve tooling problems to support production staff. (Essential)
AN IMMEDIATE START IS AVAILABLE FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.
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