Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced Toolroom Machinist to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the Birmingham area.

THE ROLE

• Undertake toolroom operations including milling, turning, drilling, tapping, reaming, grinding and bench fitting.

• Set and operate conventional and CNC milling and turning machinery to produce high-precision components.

• Carry out machining to engineering drawings, specifications and tight dimensional tolerances.

• Manufacture, modify, repair and maintain precision press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and tooling.

• Complete tool repairs, refurbishment and modifications to extend tooling life and improve performance.

• Use wire EDM and spark erosion processes where required for complex or high-precision tooling.

• Inspect components using verniers, micrometres, gauges and other precision measuring equipment.

• Follow engineering drawings, CAD data, work instructions and company health & safety procedures.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve tooling performance, production efficiency and component quality.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience as a Toolroom Machinist, Toolmaker, Precision Machinist or similar engineering role.

• Strong experience with manual milling and turning, with CNC machining experience highly desirable.

• Previous experience manufacturing or repairing press tools, dies, jigs and fixtures.

• Good understanding of precision machining, cutting tools, feeds, speeds and tooling materials.

• Experience working to tight tolerances and producing one-off or low-volume precision components.

• Ability to confidently read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.

• Experience using precision inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges and measuring equipment.

• Wire EDM, spark erosion or surface grinding experience would be advantageous.

• Strong bench-fitting skills, including drilling, tapping, reaming, fitting and tool assembly.

• Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification preferred.

HOURS OF WORK

Mon - Thur 07:30am - 15:30pm

Fri - 07:30am - 11:30am

PAY RATE

£14 - £17.50ph dependant on experience

If you wish to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV or call one of our branches:

Dudley – 01384 236 000

Kidderminster – 01562 742 222

Walsall – 01922 824 024

Wolverhampton – 01902 200 092