Tooling Technician

Tooling TechnicianDepartment: CNC Machining / ToolingReports To: Applications ManagerPay: £16.00 per hourJob Type: Full-time, PermanentWorking HoursDay Shift - 39 hours per weekMonday to Thursday: 6:45am - 3:15pmFriday: 6:45am - 2:15pmThe roleWe're looking for a Tooling Technician to support our CNC machining operations.This is a hands-on role in a heavy engineering environment, preparing and managing cutting tools so machines can run efficiently. You'll be working closely with machinists and the wider team to make sure tooling is ready, accurate and available when needed.A big part of the role is looking after the tooling store and helping to keep production moving by reducing downtime.What the role involvesBuilding and assembling cutting tools for CNC machinesIssuing tooling from the stores based on production requirementsMeasuring tool lengths and diameters using presetters and gaugesWorking from drawings, setup sheets and tooling specsChecking tooling using micrometers, verniers and calipersKeeping track of tooling stock, regrinds and replacementsSupporting machinists with tool changes and setup requirementsSorting out tooling issues to avoid delays on the shop floorHandling larger tooling like face mills, boring heads and multi-insert toolingKeeping the tooling area organised and in line with 5S standardsFollowing all health & safety and quality proceduresWhat we're looking forExperience working with tooling in a CNC machining environmentGood understanding of milling, drilling and boring toolsAble to read engineering drawings and technical infoConfident using measuring equipmentGood attention to detailAble to manage your own workload and stay organisedPractical, hands-on approach and works well with othersNice to haveBackground in heavy engineering, oil & gas, nuclear or similarExperience working with large componentsEngineering or machining qualificationsFamiliar with larger CNC machines (horizontal, vertical, gantry)Experience with modular tooling systems (e.g. Varilock)The environmentThis role is based on the shop floor and will involve:Noise from machining and general workshop activityWorking with metal swarf and coolantHandling and assembling heavy toolingStanding and moving around for most of the shiftOccasional lifting (up to around 20kg)Working alongside large CNC machinesINDWINOur clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https://Many ThanksTPBN1_UKTJ