Tooling / Toolmaking Roles
Toolroom Machinist Full Time
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Job Overview: Working alongside our client, a specialist injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Toolroom Machinist to join their team.
Remit:
- As a Toolroom Machinist, working in a machine shop environment you will be responsible for operating both manual and CNC machinery to produce high-quality precision components to tight tolerances.
- This is an excellent position offering ongoing training and professional development, with the opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped workshop alongside a supportive team.
- This role would suit a time-served Engineer, CNC Machinist, Precision Engineer or Toolroom Bench Hand with experience working within a precision manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities;
- Set up and operate manual and CNC milling, turning and grinding machines.
- Manufacturer precision components from technical drawings and specifications.
- Assist with tool assembly, fitting and maintenance as required
- Work with a variety of metals and engineering plastics.
- Carry out quality checks to ensure all parts meet required standards
- Maintain workshop machinery and ensure a safe, tidy working environment.
- Collaborate with engineers and toolmakers to support ongoing projects
Requirements:
- Time-served Engineer or hold an equivalent engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC)
- Proven experience as a machinist or general engineer in a precision manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of injection moulding tooling is advantageous but not essential
- Ability to read an interpret detailed engineering drawings
- Strong understanding of machining processes and tooling.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to details
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, skilled team
