TOOL MAKER
Job Description
Hydram Engineering Limited have a vacancy for an experienced and qualified tool maker. The post holder will be responsible for making precision tools (such as jigs, fixtures and press tools), special guides and holding devices, which will then be used in the manufacturing process to ensure they make customer products to the required specifications. Their customer base is very broad but includes many world-class, blue-chip businesses.
Duties
- Producing bespoke manufacturing aids using a variety of manual milling, turning and grinding machines along with a variety of other machines and hand tools.
- Working in a small team on site at their main manufacturing facility.
- Responsible for maintaining own quality and safety standards.
- Keeping records.
- Maintaining equipment and supplies.
- Working in small, project-based teams along with engineering, quality and production team members.
- Working autonomously.
Required knowledge, skills or experience
- The successful candidate will have an extensive background working in a toolroom or very similar environment.
- Experience of setting and operating CNC milling machines or lathes would also be desirable, but is not essential.
- Previous experience within a similar role as Toolmaker within the engineering industry is essential.
- Problem solving and tool improvement.
- Must be able to work on own initiative.
- Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
- Be organised and have the ability to prioritise and multi-task.
- Be able to communicate effectively to own team and other departments.
- Be efficient with working practices.
Additional Information
Location: Chilton.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:00 / Fridays 07:00 - 11:30.
Rates of pay: up to £37,000 per year dependant on experience - paid weekly.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment Agency.
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