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Senior Toolmaker
Worcester
Job Title: Senior Toolmaker
Location: Worcester
Pay Range/details: Circa £43,000
Contract Type: Permanent
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Toolmaker to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This role sits within the Tool Room and plays a key part in supporting production through the design, manufacture, maintenance, and improvement of tooling.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet production and quality targets.
Key Responsibilities - Senior Toolmaker
- Design and manufacture jigs, fixtures, tools, electrodes, and prototype tooling.
- Produce and optimise CNC programs using CAD/CAM software and toolpath generation.
- Operate toolroom machinery including CNC, EDM, milling, turning, and grinding equipment.
- Carry out maintenance, repair, and modification of plastic injection mould tools.
- Lead complex tooling breakdown and repair activities, particularly using EDM machinery.
- Prioritise and manage workload to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
- Assemble, fit, and align tooling components to precise tolerances.
- Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance.
- Implement tooling design changes to support engineering and production improvements.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and ensure compliance.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the toolroom.
- Provide technical support to internal departments and assist with project work.
- Support the Toolroom Supervisor when required, including covering absence.
- Monitor toolroom consumables, raw materials, and coordinate external services.
- Maintain a clean, safe working environment in line with Health & Safety regulations.
Qualifications & Requirements - Senior Toolmaker
- Time-served Toolmaker or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in toolmaking within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience in injection mould tool repair and modification.
- Skilled in bench fitting and precision assembly.
- Experience with CNC machining, EDM, milling, turning, and grinding.
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and CNC programming.
- Strong understanding of health and safety in a toolroom environment.
- Ability to manage workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work across departments.
- Experience supporting or mentoring others is desirable.
What we can offer - Senior Toolmaker
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and development
- Stable and supportive working environment
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Location: Worcester
Pay Range/details: Circa £43,000
Contract Type: Permanent
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Toolmaker to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This role sits within the Tool Room and plays a key part in supporting production through the design, manufacture, maintenance, and improvement of tooling.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet production and quality targets.
Key Responsibilities - Senior Toolmaker
- Design and manufacture jigs, fixtures, tools, electrodes, and prototype tooling.
- Produce and optimise CNC programs using CAD/CAM software and toolpath generation.
- Operate toolroom machinery including CNC, EDM, milling, turning, and grinding equipment.
- Carry out maintenance, repair, and modification of plastic injection mould tools.
- Lead complex tooling breakdown and repair activities, particularly using EDM machinery.
- Prioritise and manage workload to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
- Assemble, fit, and align tooling components to precise tolerances.
- Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance.
- Implement tooling design changes to support engineering and production improvements.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and ensure compliance.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the toolroom.
- Provide technical support to internal departments and assist with project work.
- Support the Toolroom Supervisor when required, including covering absence.
- Monitor toolroom consumables, raw materials, and coordinate external services.
- Maintain a clean, safe working environment in line with Health & Safety regulations.
Qualifications & Requirements - Senior Toolmaker
- Time-served Toolmaker or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in toolmaking within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience in injection mould tool repair and modification.
- Skilled in bench fitting and precision assembly.
- Experience with CNC machining, EDM, milling, turning, and grinding.
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and CNC programming.
- Strong understanding of health and safety in a toolroom environment.
- Ability to manage workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work across departments.
- Experience supporting or mentoring others is desirable.
What we can offer - Senior Toolmaker
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and development
- Stable and supportive working environment
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Salary: £43k per year
