Atherton
Pay: From £18.00 per hour Toolmaker Department: CNC Machining / Tooling Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent • Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00, • Friday: 07:30 – 12:30 Rates of pay: Day Shift £18 / Hour Key Responsibilities: • Interpret engineering drawings and setup instructions to prepare tooling for precision machining of steel, castings and forgings., • Inspect and measure tooling dimensions using tool pre setter, micrometres, calipers, and other high-precision instruments., • Manage tool inventory, including regrinds and replacements., • Support machinists in minimising downtime during setup/changeover and resolve tooling-related issues efficiently., • Handle and rebuild large, multi-insert tooling, face mills, boring heads, and custom tool bodies safely and accurately., • Maintain cleanliness, organisation and safety within the tool setting area. Candidate Qualities: • A good knowledge of the various types of machine tooling used such as Drilling Tools, Milling Tools, Boring Tools etc., • Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings., • Competency in using manual and digital measuring instruments., • Experience setting tools for machining components, • Previous training in CNC machining or mechanical engineering. Working Conditions: • Tool room/Workshop environment with exposure to noise, metal swarf and coolant., • Regular standing, bending, and lifting up to 20 kgs; must be comfortable around large machinery