Press Toolmaker, Sheffield, up to £40k + Periodic Overtime + Benefits – Possible Relocation Expenses

My client is an established and successful manufacturing company producing metal pressed components for a variety of customer in different industries.

They are actively looking to recruit an experienced and proven Toolmaker who is flexible and enthusiastic to complement the existing team and play a key role in supporting the business and helping it grow. You will be a team player with a strong and flexible work ethic, who consistently works to high standards and has over the years developed considerable skills, experience, and knowledge in your field.

Responsibilities: –

• Repair and service of (high speed) multistage progression tools for production (10-60 tonne).
• Preventative maintenance on tooling, all aspects of machining and bench fitting, i.e., grinding, turning milling etc.
• Utilisation of precision/optical measuring equipment to maintain tooling to produce parts to drawing tolerance.
• Testing tooling prior to release.
• Attending power press to identify or overcome problem whilst tooling is in a running condition, report to those above to identify problem or requirements for spares /replacements or backup.
• To assess the life of a press tool and to order any new parts or make new parts that need replacing.
• Replace pilots, probe pins, springs, designing and making special fixtures to fit to tools.
• Always observe Health and Safety Regulation.

Skills & Abilities: –

• Self-Motivated.
• Attention to Detail.
• Good coordination.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Problem Solving Skills.

Requirements: –

• Experience of precision / toolroom machinery (conventional lathes, millers, surface and cylindrical grinders).
• Experience in Bench fitting.
• The ability to read engineering drawing.

Working Days & Hours: (39 hours)
Monday – Thursday 06:15 to 16:30. (20-minute paid break, 30 minutes unpaid).
Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, Healthcare Scheme, full training given, pathways for progression.

We are unable to accept or process applications from candidates who are currently living outside of the United Kingdom.
VISA Sponsorship: The client is unable to provide VISA sponsorship (now or in the future) and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have full leave to remain and work in the UK. During the recruitment process you will be asked to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.