Toolmaker

Job Title: Tool Maker

Location: Birmingham (South)

Department: Toolroom

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Company Overview

With over 80 years of pioneering experience, our client is a global leader in the design, manufacture and assembly of high precision components for the aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors. Their world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities are trusted by some of the most prestigious names in the industry.

We are now looking for an experienced Tool Maker to join a team of skilled professionals and support the continued growth and success of their operations.

About the Role

As a Tool Maker, you will play a critical role in producing and maintaining high-precision tooling used across manufacturing operations. You’ll be hands-on in the Toolroom, utilising your machining skills and working to high standards to meet production demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a wide range of machinery within the Toolroom.
  
  
• Manufacture extrusion, mould, and finish dies from raw material.
  
  
• Produce single-stage clip tools.
  
  
• Perform surface grinding, manual milling, and turning.
  
  
• Polish components to a grain 320 finish standard.
  
  
• Carry out manual compensation bench work.
  
  
• Service and repair tooling (PPM) and respond to breakdowns.
  
  What We’re Looking For
  
  
• Apprentice-trained or time-served Toolmaker, or hands-on experience in a toolroom environment.
  
  
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably within aerospace but other industries are welcomed.
  
  
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  
  
• Confident using precision measuring tools (micrometres, height gauges, etc.) in both imperial and metric formats.
  
  
• A self-starter who takes ownership, works well independently, and has a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
  Why Join?
  
  
• Be part of a globally recognised brand with over eight decades of industry expertise.
  
  
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with continuous investment in people and technology.
  
  
• Competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities.
  
  
• A chance to contribute to projects that shape the future of aerospace and defence