Skilled Tooling Specialist

1 month ago


Telford, Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom Recruit 12 Full time

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team at Recruit 12 as a Skilled Tooling Specialist. This exciting opportunity is available on a permanent basis, offering a double day and night shift schedule.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional tool preparation and maintenance skills, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. As a key member of our Toolroom team, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining tooling equipment, ensuring quality and timely production.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tool Preparation & Maintenance: Prepare and maintain tooling as per specifications to ensure quality and timely production.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Perform daily PM routines, ensuring tooling is safe and production-ready.
  • Engineering Support: Aid in managing spare parts and facilitating engineering changes.
  • Fabrication & Testing: Prepare and test tools, fabricate prototype parts as needed, and validate machined or repaired tools.
  • Quality Assurance: Inspect tooling dimensions, clearances, and alignments to meet specifications.
  • Tool Setup & Inspection: Set up and inspect tooling prior to removal from machinery, ensuring functionality.
  • Collaborative Feedback: Follow up on repairs by coordinating with production and quality teams and documenting work.
  • Health & Safety: Uphold and promote health, safety, and environmental policies across the plant.
  • Toolroom Proficiency: Skilled in hand tools (provided), reading engineering drawings, and using toolroom equipment like overhead cranes.
  • Technical Equipment: Experienced with inspection tools (micrometer, height indicator, etc.), and machinery such as lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Proven ability to follow and implement maintenance schedules.
  • Experience in Die Casting and Repair of Support Tooling: Familiarity with repair of support tooling (trim tools, spray heads, etc.).
  • CNC Machine Operation and Welding Skills: Competence with CNC machines and welding (TIG and MIG).
  • Engineering Materials and CMM Reporting: Understanding of engineering materials and CMM reporting.
  • Hydraulic System Maintenance and 5S Methodology: Background in hydraulic system maintenance and 5S methodology.
  • Adaptability and Travel: Proactive, adaptable, and willing to travel overseas as needed.
  • Eligibility to Work in the UK and Driving License: Eligibility to work in the UK and hold a full driving license.

We offer a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits including opportunities for career development and training. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for tooling and maintenance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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