115 Toolmaker jobs in the United Kingdom

Die maker 

Job type:  

Permanent, Full time - 40 hours a week

Working days are Monday -Friday consisting of 8 hour shifts.

Location Team Valley Industrial Estate 

Benefits: Company pension, On-site parking, Competitive salary, Overtime premium 

Company overview: 

Paragon Cutting Formes Ltd.  was founded in 1991 to provide Die Cutting and Print Finishing to the printing trade. They offer a wide range of services to Print, Packaging & Allied Trades. They have a strong customer focus and an understanding of the need for a close working relationship with their clients, together with honest and realistic expectations

Duties & Responsibilities of a Die maker:

• Achieve daily production plan
li>Comply with company processes and procedures
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping
• Passing of own work
• Work with a flexible approach and when required assist with other departments in the factory
• Comply with the company health and safety procedures
• Ability to work to deadlines

Job description: 

li>Read and interpret technical blueprints and design models to gain a comprehensive understanding of the required parts
• Use machine tools to manufacture tools and dies
• Measure finished parts to ensure they meet specifications using precise measurement tools
• Assemble, disassemble, and test products to ensure functionality and quality
• Repair damaged or worn out tools and dies
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Operate computer-aided design (CAD) software to design and modify tools and dies
• Coordinate with engineers and other production staff to understand specific requirements and to troubleshoot problems
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with safety regulations
• Perform regular maintenance on machine tools to ensure optimal performance

Experience required:

• Previous work of cutting and or fitting dies 

li>Good problem-solving skills, whilst working under pressure
• Experience in the print finishing trade 

Job Title: Toolmaker
Location: Tamworth
Shift: Continental Days Only (42 hours/week)
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (DOE)
Benefits: Company Pension, Overtime, Clean Working Environment, Career Development Opportunities

Company Overview:
We are currently seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join our established engineering team. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you will support production by manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tooling to high standards of quality and safety. This role is key to keeping our production lines running efficiently.

Toolmaker Responsibilities:
• Operate and maintain a variety of toolroom machinery for tool production and repair
• Respond swiftly to tooling breakdowns to minimise production disruption
• Manufacture new tools and components from technical drawings or by reverse-engineering existing parts
• Carry out modifications and repairs to extrusion and moulding tools
• Support the maintenance team as needed during breakdowns and repair work
• Diagnose tooling-related production issues and assist in resolving them
• Assist with Die and Calibrator cleaning when required
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and housekeeping
• Consistently follow Health & Safety guidelines and report hazards promptly
• Adhere to departmental principles: Time, Ability, and Safety

Previous Experience:
• Solid background in toolmaking or precision engineering
• Skilled in the use and maintenance of toolroom equipment
• Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Experience in repairing and modifying extrusion and moulding tooling
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Knowledge of safe working practices in an engineering workshop
• Flexible, hands-on approach and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Reliable and well-organised with good time management skills

Contact Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington to find out more about this opportunity.
 

Position: Toolmaker

Duration: Permanent

Location: Worcester

Salary: £45,000

We are seeking an experienced Toolmaker, ideally someone with injection mould tool expertise and familiarity with EDM, polishing, and standard toolroom equipment. We are highly interested in individuals with extensive experience in die polishing.

Key skills required for the Toolmaker vacancy:

• Experience of repairing / maintaining all tooling
li>Operate toolroom machinery, EDM, manual machines and bench work.
• You should be able to work from mechanical engineering drawings/schematics diagrams to assemble parts/machine as required.
• Produce and repair jigs and fixtures
• Check dimensions with measuring instruments
• Support manufacturing in achieving customer satisfaction, quality and production targets
• Working to health and safety standards.
• Organised & working to a high standard, keeping work area clean and tidy.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualifications HND/HNC/apprenticeship or industry experience.
• Be tenacious and be able to demonstrate out of box thinking ability to find solutions.
• Able to work in a team environment or on your own.
• To be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Due to our high vacancy response rates unfortunately we are not able to reply to all applicants. If you have not had feedback from our consultants within 14 days, please accept that your application has not been successful.

Cartisian Technical Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency sourcing engineers for Automation, Scientific Technologies, Automotive, General Engineering & Manufacturing sectors.

• skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• The discipline to work independently as well as part of a supportive team.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to receive full training and long-term career growth.
• Join a skilled and respected team in a clean, well-equipped workshop.
• Be part of a company committed to craftsmanship, innovation, and support.

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

• Manufacture extrusion, mould, and finish dies from raw materials
• Produce single-stage clip tools
• Operate manual and CNC machinery
• Manual milling and turning
• 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC milling (Heidenhain and WinMax controls)
• Perform manual compensation and bench work
• Polish tools to 320-grain finish
• Carry out PPM servicing and repair of tooling
• Respond to and resolve tooling breakdowns

• Toolmaker apprenticeship or minimum 5 years' experience in a toolroom environment
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery
• Ideally experienced in heavy manufacturing, preferably aerospace or automotive sectors
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and measurement tools

We are currently working with a long-standing client who are looking to add a Toolmaker to their Toolroom onsite to help in the Manufacture, Repair and Maintenance of Plastic Tooling.

Day to day you'll be tasked with CNC Machining, Wire Erosion, Spark Erosion, Manual Machining, Bench, Stripdowns, Rebuilds ETC (You do NOT need skills with all of the above)

Training on specific machines / equipment can be given but you must be an Experienced Toolmaker with one of the following backgrounds -  Plastics / Extrusion / Press / Jigs and Fixture.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, with overtime opportunities if wanted paid at 1.3x in week before or after shifts. 

Rates of pay depend upon skill-set but there are easy earning opportunities up to and over £45,000 yearly.

This is a great, long-lasting and busy company who are looking to add another gem to their Toolroom!

Toolmaker

An exciting position has become available for a full-time experienced press Toolmakerto work in a small friendly Toolroom within a high security manufacturing company. Position requirements will be the manufacture of form and cutting tools, jigs, and fixings to support production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow technical instructions and contribute to production support activities.

• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks as required.

• Work with a variety of tools and machinery.

• Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.

• Assist in identifying and resolving operational issues.

Essential Skills:

• Comfortable using hand tools and general workshop equipment.

• Able to interpret technical information.

• Practical knowledge of working in a hands-on environment.

Desirable Attributes:

• Solution-focused mindset with good communication skills.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Salary: Up to 36,504

More can be earned, so please still apply if you earn over

Toolmaker

OTE: £38,000

Location: Comberford, Staffordshire

A globally renowned manufacturer of products which is used in a wide variety of industries currently have an opening for a Toolmaker within their highly automated state-of-the-art facility in Staffordshire. The company pride themselves on providing bespoke, in-house training to all of their staff, whilst also heavily investing in external training and courses which is why the business is spoken about as one of the best places to work in the area. They supply to a number of blue chip organisations in the UK and abroad and are extremely proud of their products being some of the best sellers globally. 

The business provides a stable working place for a number of talented individuals and creates a real family environment which is a brilliant ethos to have within the team. Due to a cash injection, the site has recently expanded drastically, meaning opportunities to progress and develop your career here are now more frequent than ever. Meaning alongside the standard supervisory progression route, project work is also an option, as the business is now able to offer a much wider structure. 

Skills required for the Toolmaker:

• Experience as a Toolmaker
• Machining knowledge (Lathes, Milling)

The Toolmaker will benefit from:

• Working for a global leader in the industry 
• Paid qualifications/certifications and extensive on the job training
• The best benefit package in the market

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Joe McAuliffe

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