Toolmaker

Cordant People ,
Wigan, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £29,500 per annum

Overview

Due to ongoing growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Toolmaker to join a precision engineering company, based at their site in Wigan. The company are an established precision Engineering company who specialise in a variety of Toolmaking services and precision manufacturing. With its large growth plans, this is an excellent time to join this ambitious company. The role will involve working within a Precision Engineering environment, therefore you must have proven experience of Manual Lathes, Milling and Grinding machines and bench skills. Responsibilities of the Toolmaker are to: Developing Tools, Jigs, Fixtures & Moulds Studying Engineering drawings and Computer generated Models Applying knowledge of materials and machining methods. The Toolmaker skills: Highly detail oriented. Methodical Approach. Hardworking, enthusiastic, flexible, team player who is also able to use their own initiative & is a self-starter. Able to follow Work Instructions/Standard Operating Procedures. Strong communicator. Able to work unsupervised Able to work in high pressure manufacturing environment Able to work within the guidelines set out in the Procedure Manual and Quality Procedure Manual. Time Served and have served a recognised apprenticeship in a precision engineering environment, ideally in the Blow or Injection die and mould industry but not essential . Qualifications: GCSE's City & Guilds/ONC Hours - Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4pm, Friday 7.30am - 3pm Salary - £29.5 - £31.5k plus Overtime. Plus 25 days holidays and pension schemes, overtime available Cordant Group is an equal opportunities employer