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Tool Maker

Thorpe on the Hill, City and Borough of Leeds
1 week ago
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Manufacturing Futures is working with a well renown business in the West Yorkshire region who specialise in precision-engineered components for aerospace/automotive/medical/oil & gas industries. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Toolmaker to join our team and support our growing demand for complex, high-precision tooling and fixtures.

As a Toolmaker, you will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, modifying, and repairing precision tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges used in our production processes. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering drawings, CNC/manual machining, and close-tolerance measurement techniques to support our exacting production standards.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures to tight tolerances.

• Interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models to determine best machining strategies.

• Operate a range of toolroom machinery including manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, grinders, EDMs, and surface grinders.

• Perform tool maintenance, repairs, and modifications as required by production and engineering teams.

• Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to resolve tooling issues and improve tooling performance.

• Ensure tools meet all functional, dimensional, and cosmetic requirements before release.

• Maintain detailed records of work, tool designs, and revisions.

• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Toolmaking, Precision Engineering, or equivalent.

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a precision manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with both manual and CNC machining techniques.

• Strong knowledge of materials and machining processes.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models.

• Competency with inspection tools and methods.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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