Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer 6507

Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer

Location: Bridgwater 
Hours: Full Time Hours Monday to Friday – Flexi Time 
Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per annum + up to 4% bonus 

Key Responsibilities of a Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer:

• Manufacture and refurbish tooling to technical drawings using manual and CNC workshop equipment, ensuring delivery to specification, on time, and to quality standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to interpret engineering drawings and develop new tooling solutions to support evolving products, machinery, and processes.
• Perform both planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and facilities equipment; diagnose faults and implement effective repairs to minimise disruption.
• Provide timely and creative engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges, proposing and implementing innovations to improve tooling and production processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment through proactive housekeeping and strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support process optimisation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Mentor and support colleagues, including apprentices, and share technical expertise across teams.

Key Skills of a Toolmaker/ Tooling Engineer:

• Proficient in manual and CNC milling and turning
• Apprentice-trained engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification
• Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication
• Hands-on experience with both planned and reactive maintenance of industrial machinery and facilities
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to specifications
• Strong task prioritisation and time management skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Clear communicator and strong collaborator
• Proactive with a mindset for innovation and continuous improvement
• Occasional UK travel may be required

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to lilly.organ@first-base.co.uk or call Lilly on 01453 755330.

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