Bloxwich
Toolmaker – Zinc & Aluminium Die Casting Role Overview The Toolmaker will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair of Zinc and Aluminium die-casting tooling. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and external suppliers, the role ensures tooling is safe, efficient, and capable of producing right-first-time castings that meet customer specifications. Key Responsibilities Manufacture new Zinc and Aluminium tooling and carry out tooling modifications using 2D drawings and 3D CAD data. Provide accurate lead times and estimated hours for tooling work as required. Consult with Engineering and contribute to tooling design improvements where applicable. Liaise with subcontractors and external service providers when required. Set up tooling for the production of Zinc and Aluminium die castings. Primary Tasks & Activities (Including but not limited to) Grinding of parting lines and cavity pins. Polishing of cores, cavities, and runner systems using diamond paste, polishing stones, and other media to achieve required surface finishes. Operation of toolroom machinery and equipment, including: Lathes, milling machines, grinding machines CNC machinery EDM machinery Measuring equipment such as shadowgraph, digital DRO, DTI, slip gauges, micrometers, and vernier callipers Final fitting of seal-off faces, pins, and moving cores. Validation of externally supplied tooling processes where applicable. Preparation of new tools for sampling, including completion of all required documentation. Work with die-casting machine setters to assess and resolve tooling-related production issues. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Proven experience in mechanical engineering. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and 3D CAD models. Strong attention to detail. Desirable Apprentice-trained Toolmaker with HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering or Engineering Practices. In-depth knowledge of die casting and/or injection moulding environments. Press tooling background (considered based on experience). Experience in new tool manufacture. Proficiency with CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks)