Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced
Toolmakerto join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the
Oldburyarea.
THE ROLE
- Manufacture, repair and maintain press tools, jigs, fixtures and tooling used within a manufacturing environment.
- Work from engineering drawings and tool drawings to produce components to accurate dimensions and tolerances.
- Operate conventional and precision milling, turning, grinding and drilling machinery.
- Carry out surface grinding to achieve accurate finishes and tight tolerances.
- Set up and operate machinery, selecting appropriate tooling and cutting parameters.
- Measure and inspect components using micrometers, verniers, gauges and other precision measuring equipment.
- Assemble and fit tooling, ensuring components are correctly aligned and operate as required.
- Carry out modifications, repairs and adjustments to existing tooling to maintain production requirements.
- Identify tooling issues and assist with troubleshooting and improvements to extend tool life.
ABOUT YOU
- Previous experience working as a Toolmaker within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong experience manufacturing and repairing press tools, jigs, fixtures or similar precision tooling.
- Experience using surface grinders and EDM wire erosion machines would be highly advantageous.Good knowledge of conventional milling, turning, drilling and grinding.
- Ability to work accurately from engineering and tool drawings.
- Strong understanding of tight tolerances, fits and clearances.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges and height gauges.
- Ability to assemble, fit and modify tooling accurately.
- Good understanding of different tooling materials, cutting tools and machining processes.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing tooling within a production environment.
HOURS OF WORK
08:00am - 16:30pm Monday to Thursday
Friday 08:00am -15:30pm
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