Toolmaker

Toolmaker Walsall - Up to £18ph Dayshift: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–13:00 (39 hours/week) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Toolmaker to join a precision engineering team in Walsall. This hands-on role involves the manufacture, repair, maintenance, and continuous improvement of high-precision progression press tooling and associated machine components, ensuring alignment with engineering drawings, production targets, and customer expectations. The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining tool performance, supporting the introduction of new tooling, and sharing technical expertise across the team. Key Responsibilities * Manufacture, repair, and maintain progression press tools to tight tolerances, meeting production schedules and quality standards. * Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM), including regrinding and sharpening tooling elements. * Diagnose and resolve tooling issues during press operations to minimise downtime. * Ensure all work complies with quality and regulatory standards, maintaining consistency and precision. * Monitor tooling usage, log maintenance activity, and manage toolroom inventory levels. * Safely operate and maintain lifting and handling equipment for tooling and press components. * Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability, performance, and cycle times. Experience & Skills * Proven experience in progression press tool manufacture and maintenance. * Strong background in toolroom machining, including grinding, milling, and turning. * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing processes. * Solid understanding of material properties and heat treatment. * Experience with EDM and CAD systems is desirable. * Familiarity with 5S and lean manufacturing principles. * Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. If you’re a skilled Toolmaker looking to apply your expertise in a precision engineering environment, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact

Location: Walsall, West Midlands , GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025