Tooling Technician

Telford
12 hours ago
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Location: Telford

Salary: c. £28,700 + overtime (as available)

Shifts: Rotating days 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00

Permanent | 37 hours per week

Do you have an Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3? Are looking to build a career in toolmaking and advanced manufacturing?

A global automotive engineering business is expanding its Telford facility and is offering an excellent opportunity for a Tooling Technician to join the team and learn a highly skilled toolmaking trade.

Working alongside experienced Toolmakers and Engineers, you'll gain hands-on experience in a modern toolroom environment supporting automation projects, casting die tooling and press tooling improvements.

The role:

Supporting the build of jigs, fixtures and assembly tooling

Assisting with casting die disassembly, cleaning, preparation and reassembly

Helping with tool fitting, polishing and bench work

Preparing and organising materials and tooling for projects

Operating manual workshop machines (lathes, mills, grinders and saws) under supervision

Reading engineering drawings and CAD data

Supporting die spotting activities including blue spot reading

Assisting with mechanical installation tasks on automation and robotic assembly equipment The person:

Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 qualified

Some hands-on workshop or manufacturing experience

Interest in developing a career in toolmaking or manufacturing engineering

Basic understanding of mechanical tools or workshop equipment

A positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced engineersDesirable:

Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Basic machining or mechanical fitting experience

FLT or overhead crane experience (training available)Why apply?

Learn a specialist toolmaking trade

Work alongside experienced toolmakers and engineers

Gain experience in automation, casting tooling and advanced manufacturing

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV quoting job reference 10328

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