TOOLMAKER
08/06/2026
Kingswinford, UK
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION OVERVIEW
Toolmaker
Responsible for maintaining tooling to support production areas and NPI projects, ensuring efficient operation, continuous improvement, and high-quality manufacturing output.
Reports To
Toolroom Manager
Department
Toolroom
Location
Kingswinford
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to Health & Safety requirements at all times
- Support the development of new tools and modify existing tooling by following engineering drawings to measure and mark out design
- Fit, trial, debug and modify new tooling and set and complete try outs in the presses
- Monitor the tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates and identify necessary repairs or improvements
- Maintain and strip, inspect, repair and rebuild tools for existing customers
- Liaise with setters to ensure tooling is repaired and back in service in a timely and efficient manner
- Attend machine breakdowns to identify root cause and solve the problem
- Use hand tools (files, hacksaws and grinders) and machinery (lathes, presses, milling machines and grinders) including CNC and EDM
- Use 2D and 3D CAD and manufacturing software
- Use precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, gauges and Vernier calipers to check tooling dimensions
- Be responsible for routine maintenance for all press tooling (20 – 300 ton power press tools, both progression & second operations)
- Be responsible for jig & gauge making
- Compile reports as required
- Be involved in productivity improvement initiatives
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Toolmaking Team
Setters
Education, Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Education & Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
- City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ qualification
Experience Required
- Served in domestic or contract shops
- Multi-stage progression tools experience
- Milling, turning, drilling & surface grinding
- CNC and EDM machining
- Knowledge of Visi CAD software
- Experience of 5S
- Understanding of Health & Safety requirements
Skills & Competencies
- Problem solving & troubleshooting
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Strong communication skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Positive attitude to continuous improvement
Equal Opportunities Employer
Clamason Industries Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, marital status, part-time and fixed term contract status, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability.
Clamason Industries Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, marital status, part-time and fixed term contract status, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability.
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