We are currently looking to recruit a Toolmaker for our leading precision metal stamping and pressing component manufacturer based in Kingswinford (DY6 8XG).

WORKING HOURS: Twilight Shift Monday - Thursday 14:45pm - 23:15pm Friday 12:30pm - 18:30pm

JOB PURPOSE: *To be responsible for maintaining the tools to support production areas and NPI projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Adhere to Health & Safety requirements at all times *Support the development of new tools and modify existing tooling by following engineering drawings to measure and mark out design *Fit, trial, debug and modify new tooling and set and complete try outs in the presses. *Monitor the tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates and identify necessary repairs or improvements *Maintain and strip, inspect, repair and rebuild tools for existing customers. *Liaise with setters to ensure tooling is repaired and back in service in a timely and efficient manner. *Attend machine breakdowns to identify root cause and solve the problem *Use hand tools (files, hacksaws and grinders) and machinery (lathes, presses, milling machines and grinders) *Use 2D and 3D CAD and manufacturing software *Use precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, gauges and Vernier calipers to check tooling dimensions *Be responsible for routine maintenance for all press tooling (20-300 ton power press tools, both progression & second operations) *Be...