Toolmaker

We’re hiring for a Tool Maker to join a manufacturing business based in Chapel-en-le-Frith. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the safe maintenance, repair and replacement of production tooling and associated mechanical equipment. What’s on offer? * Competitive Salary * Mon - Fri | 8am - 5pm * Early finish on Fridays * 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) * Stable, long-term opportunity * Key role within an established engineering business * Room for development/progression What will you be doing as a Multi Skilled Toolmaker? * Maintaining, repairing and replacing production tooling * Working with machine shop equipment including turning, milling and grinding * Supporting with wire eroding, spark eroding, welding and heat treatment processes * Working with materials such as tungsten carbide, brass, steel, stainless steel and plastics * Responding quickly to breakdowns where production teams need support * Reading and working from design drawings with precise tolerances * Manufacturing final product gauges * Processing work through the toolroom in line with agreed priorities * Inspecting tooling before it is issued to production * Supporting calibration systems involving tool gauges and measuring instruments * Demonstrating toolroom systems during internal and external audits * Assisting with specialist project work * Supporting apprentices or trainees with on-the-job training What will you need? * Experience working with machine shop equipment * Ability to fault find and repair sequentially operated plant * Ability to read and work from technical drawings * Experience working to precise tolerances * Physical capability to carry out manual work, including regular lifting and product movement Interested? Apply today or speak with Sadiye at KPJ Group for more information on between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday. KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted