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  • How many Press Tool Maker jobs are available on Pertemps?

    There are 29 Press Tool Maker jobs available on Pertemps right now.

  • What does a Press Tool Maker do?

    Toolmakers operate a variety of equipment and machinery designed to create metal tools and dies needed in manufacturing and the production process. They design the tools and dies, then cut and shape them to size and finish them by manually operated machine tools, power tools, hand tools, or programming and tending CNC tool and die making machines.

    Tasks required include:

    • Examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate method and sequence of operations.
    • Marks out reference points using measuring instruments and tools such as punches, rules and squares.
    • Operates hand and machine tools to shape workpieces to specifications and checks accuracy of machining.
    • Assembles prepared parts, checks their alignment with micrometers, optical projectors and other measuring equipment and adjusts as necessary.
    • Repairs damaged or worn tools.
  • What are the entry requirements for a Press Tool Maker?

    There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Engineering apprenticeships, BTEC and City and Guilds qualifications are available together with on-the-job training. NVQs/ SVQs at Level 2 and 3 are available.