Toolmaker
Position: Toolmaker
Type of role: permanent
Hours of work:
Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Fridays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Salary: £40000 to £43000 per annum
Location: Stourport-on-Severn
We are now seeking to recruit a toolmaker for a precision manufacturing business based in Stourport-on-Severn. The appropriate toolmaker would be responsible for manufacturing, repairing and assembling of complete fastener tooling kits to technical drawings and specifications.
The responsibility of toolmaker:
- Operating of all toolroom manufacturing equipment: conventual lathes/ milling, surface and universal grinders.
- Setting and operating of all Toolroom measuring equipment.
- To source and obtain parts and materials as required following the procedures of the procurement system
- To maintain the relevant stock levels of spares and consumables.
- To ensure the correct tools and equipment are available to carry out the tasks and repairs
- Be a proactive and flexible team member, training in other disciplines where required.
Requirements of a toolmaker:
- Time served toolmaker or equivalent qualifications i.e., City and Guilds, NVQ level 3, HNC etc.
- Proven interpersonal and leadership abilities to proactively work with and professional people and to interact effectively with individuals and groups both internal and external to the company and at all organizational levels.
- Have advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Manual turning experience
- Must be able to work to tight tolerances
Benefits:
- Personal training and development
- Share save scheme, discounted shares
- EAP
- Social events
- Long service rewards
- 25 days hols + BH
If you think this role might be of an interest, please contact Marta Kosno 01453 852 542 and forward your CV to [email protected]
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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