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Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
12 months ago
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6 May 2025 (12 months ago)
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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

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