Tooling Engineer

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Tooling Engineer
Location: Oldham
Salary: Up to £17 p/h DOE
Benefits
* Overtime available
* Pension scheme
* Long-term stable opportunity
* Established manufacturing environment
Introduction for Tooling Engineer
TCS Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Oldham in the search for a Tooling Engineer.
This is a hands-on engineering role supporting production through the manufacture, repair, maintenance and modification of tooling used within a busy production environment.
Responsibilities for a Tooling Engineer
As Tooling Engineer, you will support production by ensuring tooling and equipment are maintained to a high standard. The role would suit someone with strong conventional machining experience and a practical engineering mindset.
* Manufacture and modify tooling components from drawings or existing parts
* Repair and maintain production tooling
* Operate conventional machinery including lathes, mills and surface grinders
* Support production teams with tooling issues and breakdowns
* Troubleshoot tooling and production problems
* Maintain high standards of workmanship, housekeeping and health and safety
Requirements for a Tooling Engineer
The ideal candidate will have experience in toolmaking, tooling maintenance, conventional machining or a similar hands-on engineering role. You should be confident reading engineering drawings and working practically within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience operating conventional machinery such as lathes, mills and grinders
* Previous toolmaking or tooling maintenance experience
* Ability to repair, modify and manufacture tooling components
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Practical, hands-on engineering approach
If you are an experienced Tooling Engineer, Toolmaker or Conventional Machinist looking for a stable role within an established manufacturing environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
Please send your CV or apply today to be considered

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