Tooling Engineer

Join a Skilled Precision Engineering TeamWe are recruiting for an experienced Tooling Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Wednesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled engineer with a background in precision grinding and tooling refurbishment to join a business that values quality, craftsmanship and continuous improvement.Working within a specialist tooling environment, you will be responsible for manufacturing, maintaining and reconditioning precision tooling to exacting engineering standards.Key ResponsibilitiesGrind tungsten carbide dies to extremely tight dimensional tolerances and high-quality surface finishes.Re-condition tooling in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.Precision grind carbide plugs using resin-bonded angle wheels to achieve the required finish and performance.Set up, adjust and carry out routine maintenance on grinding equipment to ensure optimum machine performance.Inspect completed components using precision measuring equipment including:MicrometersBore gaugesVernier callipersDial indicatorsRead and interpret engineering drawings, geometric tolerances and technical specifications.Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and housekeeping within the tooling department.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have previous experience within a precision tooling or toolroom environment and possess excellent attention to detail.Essential ExperienceOperating Jones & Shipman 1076 & 1077 internal and external cylindrical grinding machines.Experience using a CATMUR Tripet grinder.Competent operating a Mascot 1600 lathe.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work to extremely tight tolerances.Strong understanding of precision inspection techniques and measuring equipment.Excellent problem-solving skills and commitment to producing high-quality work.DesirableExperience using an Aberlink Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) for dimensional inspection.What's on Offer?Competitive salary of £34,464 per annumPermanent, full-time positionMonday to Friday day shift (8:00am 4:00pm)Stable and well-established manufacturing businessClean, organised and professional engineering environmentOpportunity to work with specialist tooling and precision engineering equipmentIf you're an experienced Tooling Engineer looking to join a respected manufacturer where quality and precision are at the heart of everything they do, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ