Tool Maker

I am seeking an experienced Tool Maker to join my renowned production engineering client based just north of Heathrow Airport, West London.

The Tool Maker is responsible for the design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of precision tools, jigs, and fixtures used in the manufacturing and assembly of aerospace components

Role: Tool Maker
Location: Hayes, Middlesex
Shift: Monday - Friday. Full-time permanent.
Salary: Up To £43,075 plus attractive benefits package
** Applicants must already hold the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions. No sponsorships can be provided now, or in the future**

Main responsibilities:

Operate both manual and CNC machine tools, including milling machines, lathes, grinders & hand tools.
Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
Responsible for the manufacture, service and repair of tools, assembly jigs and fixtures during the development of new products and support of existing products.
Manufacture of tools against drawings, sketches and verbal instructions.
To give advice on tooling design and manufacture for tools used in Assembly, Machining, Plating and NDT operations.
Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and other team members to develop and improve tooling solutions.
Maintenance and repair of existing production tools.
Liaise with Engineering and Production personnel, to help the Engineering design team on tool design and assist in reviewing/ checking processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tool performance and quality
Manufacturing tooling to assist in assembly and testing of prototypes.
Ideal Candidate Profile:

Engineering Apprenticeship preferred by not essential
Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent
Tool room experience preferable but good all rounded experience within a workshop environment essential - preferably in the aerospace industry.
A good working knowledge of mathematics and workshop practice to at least City and Guilds Engineering standard.
Strong knowledge of machining techniques, materials, and tools.
Working knowledge of welding i.e Gas, Mig Tig, and Stick Welding but not essential.
Disciplines in the use of CNC machinery, Lathes, Grinding, Milling, and other tool room machinery.
Proven ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and other specifications to ensure tools are manufactured to requirements.
Ability to work from engineering drawings from various sources (Internal / OEM /External companies).
Working experience of manufacture of sheet metal fabrication
Working knowledge of different types of materials - Steel / Aluminium / Nickel / Cooper / Brass / Nylon for example
It would be beneficial for the individual to have a good knowledge of hand finishing techniques and knowledge of engineering drawings, although not essentiaI.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

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