Tooling Technician/Toolmaker

Elevate your career in precision engineering with a role that not only challenges your expertise but also rewards your commitment and contributions. A prestigious manufacturing firm, located at the site in Rotherham, near junction 1 off the M18, is seeking a dedicated Tooling Technician/Toolmaker to join their dynamic team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining a variety of production tooling, ensuring it is primed for use, as well as crafting jigs, fixtures, and gauges from engineering drawings. This position demands a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement and fostering a 'best in class' manufacturing ethos.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the meticulous maintenance of tooling to optimise production efficiency, updating the moulding core kanban, and actively participating in the company's mission to enhance environmental performance. The role requires adherence to stringent health and safety standards, with the initiative to propose and implement improvements.

Candidates must be apprentice-trained mechanical engineers or toolmakers, with a proven track record in toolmaking, particularly with injection moulds and/or die-casting tools. A keen ability to interpret engineering drawings and utilise micrometres and workshop measuring equipment is essential. Manual toolroom machining skills and IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office, are also required.

In recognition of the skills and dedication brought to the team, the company offers a competitive salary, shares in the business, and a comprehensive package that includes generous holiday entitlement, life assurance, private health care, a non-contributory 15% pension scheme, and more. Employees benefit from exceptional training and global development opportunities, an enhanced family policy, and gym membership, ensuring a harmonious work/life balance.

This role operates on a two-week shift pattern, with the potential for weekend work to meet business needs. If you are a skilled craftsman eager to make a significant impact in a leading manufacturing environment, this role is tailored for you.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.