Toolroom Operative

Pertemps West Bromwich are looking for an experienced Toolroom Engineer/Toolroom Operative on behalf of our manufacturing client in Oldbury.

 

The hours for this role are 07:30am-16:00pm Monday-Thursday and 07:30am-12:30am Friday paying £17.45 per hour for the right candidate.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and repair press and shear tooling to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
  
  
• Carry out maintenance and fault-finding to minimise production downtime.
  
  
• Use CNC and manual machinery, including surface grinders, milling machines, lathes and wire EDM.
  
  
• Support tooling try-outs and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales.
  
  
• Operate Forklift Trucks and Overhead Cranes when required — training provided.
  
  

 

About You

• Proven experience in press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault-finding.
  
  
• Experience using both CNC and manual machinery, including:
  
  
  • Surface grinding
    
    
  • Milling
    
    
  • Turning
    
    
  • Fixturing
    
    
  • Wire EDM
    
    
• The ability to read, interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
  
  
• Strong practical engineering and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail, with accuracy being paramount.
  
  
• The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to tight deadlines in a pressured production environment.
  
  
• A well-organised, self-motivated and professional approach.
  
  
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
  
  
• The ability to take responsibility for individual objectives while contributing effectively to wider team goals.
  
  
• Good computer literacy and the ability to communicate and accurately record information.
  
  

 

If you're an experienced Toolroom Engineer/Toolroom Operative and are interested in this opportunity, please apply below!