Toolmaker
| Company: | Masstemps Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 to £17 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | B68 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced
Toolmaker to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the
Oldbury area.
THE ROLE
• Manufacture, repair and maintain press tools, jigs, fixtures and tooling used within a manufacturing environment.
• Work from engineering drawings and tool drawings to produce components to accurate dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate conventional and precision milling, turning, grinding and drilling machinery.
•Carry out surface grinding to achieve accurate finishes and tight tolerances.
• Set up and operate machinery, selecting appropriate tooling and cutting parameters.
• Measure and inspect components using micrometers, verniers, gauges and other precision measuring equipment.
• Assemble and fit tooling, ensuring components are correctly aligned and operate as required.
• Carry out modifications, repairs and adjustments to existing tooling to maintain production requirements.
• Identify tooling issues and assist with troubleshooting and improvements to extend tool life.
ABOUT YOU
• Previous experience working as a Toolmaker within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong experience manufacturing and repairing press tools, jigs, fixtures or similar precision • tooling.
• Experience using surface grinders and EDM wire erosion machines would be highly advantageous.
• Good knowledge of conventional milling, turning, drilling and grinding.
• Ability to work accurately from engineering and tool drawings.
• Strong understanding of tight tolerances, fits and clearances.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges and height gauges.
• Ability to assemble, fit and modify tooling accurately.
• Good understanding of different tooling materials, cutting tools and machining processes.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing tooling within a production environment.
HOURS OF WORK
08:00am - 16:30pm Monday to Thursday
Friday 08:00am -15:30pm
RATE OF PAY
£15 - £17ph
If you wish to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV or call one of our branches:
Walsall – 01922 824 024
Wolverhampton – 01902 200 092
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