Toolmaker / Manual Machinist

Redditch
1 month ago
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EMBS Engineering is working with a prestigious precision engineering client, located in on the outskirts of Redditch who are looking to recruit a Toolmaker on a permanent basis.

Key Benefits on offer:

  • £17.00 - 18.00 per hour depending on experience

  • Day shift - 07.30 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday and 07.30 to 12.30 on Fridays

  • Opportunity to progress and develop your career

  • Modern working environment

  • Many employee benefits available such as pension, cycle to work scheme, perk schemes, Christmas shutdown and much more

    EMBS Engineering are currently seeking a Toolmaker to join our client's engineering team on a permanent basis.

    The main responsibilities within the role will be to manufacture press tools, jigs and fixtures, carry out repairs and maintenance of press tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges as well as support production machining requirements.
    As a Toolmaker, you will assist with New Product Introduction & Development Processes related to tooling design and manufacturing, set up machines with the required work holding and tooling in accordance with relevant procedures and complete operations efficiently in accordance with job cards or technical instructions to achieve the required output levels.

    Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

  • Experience in Automotive / Aerospace / Defence / Power / Oil & Gas or similar manufacturing environment
    Manual Milling, Turning, CNC and/or Grinding experience

  • Experience of manufacturing, repairing and maintaining tooling - press tools, laser tools, hand tools etc

  • Benchwork skills - fettling / finishing / deburring / countersinking / grinding / cutting / sanding etc

  • Hands on approach - able to implement solutions to avoid recurring problems & confidence in supporting with production tooling issues

    If you are interested in the opportunity of Toolmaker and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing quality department located in Redditch.

    About us:
    EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.

    We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role

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