Toolmaker position

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Role – Toolmaker position
Location – Mildenhall, Suffolk
Working hours – Monday to Friday - 08.00 – 17.00
Capacity of role – Permanent position
Salary – Paying up to £42,000 per annum.

Our client is currently recruiting for a toolmaker to join their busy manufacturing unit.
This role is a hands on position that is focussing on the manufacture, maintenance and improvement of production tooling in a supportive and forward thinking environment.
Main duties will include -
 Manufacture, modify, repair, and maintain production tooling and fixtures
 Work with traditional tool room and workshop machinery
 Support production by troubleshooting tooling issues and implementing improvements
 Assist with tooling trials, testing, and fault finding
 Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure tooling reliability and longevity
 Maintain accurate documentation relating to tooling and maintenance activities
 Work within ISO quality and regulatory standards
 Attend occasional UK/international travel for project-related work
 Participate in relevant training courses to support ongoing development

Candidate attributes -
• Proven experience working as a Toolmaker or within a toolroom environment
• Experience using toolroom/workshop-based machinery
• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking, or equivalent hands-on experience
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Confidence with written and verbal communication, including MS Office

Please apply for this role by sending a CV to Gemma at (url removed) or call (01842) (phone number removed) for additional information

Skills Required

Toolmaker, Toolmaking, Engineering, Manufacturing, ISO, Microsoft office, Mechanical engineering,

Qualifications Required
Mechanical Engineering

Keywords
Toolmaker, Toolmaking, Engineering, Manufacturing, ISO, Microsoft office, Mechanical engineering

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