Trainee Toolmaker
Job Summary
Job Description
Trainee Toolmaker / Skilled Machinist (Manual or CNC Background)
Pickering
17.24 per hour (34336) Overtime
Rotating Days & Nights (12-hour shifts)
Are you a machinist looking to step into a toolroom environment and build real problem-solving skills
Were open to people from both manual machining and CNC backgrounds as long as you understand machining fundamentals and want to develop into toolmaking.
The role:
- 80% tool repair diagnosing faults and fixing tooling fast
- 20% TPM / preventative maintenance
- Working with manual machines (mills lathes grinders)
- Basic TIG welding for repairs (training available)
- Tight turnaround work often within 24 hours
What were looking for:
- Experience in machining (manual or CNC with strong manual fundamentals)
- Understanding of how components are made and repaired
- Ability to think through problems and find solutions
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication across shift handovers
Nice to have:
- Manual machining experience (mills lathes grinders)
- Toolroom or repair background
- Basic welding experience
- Crane / FLT licences
The team:
- Established toolroom most team members have 10 years service
- Supportive but high-performing environment
Shift pattern:
- Week 1: 3 days
- Week 2: 3 nights
- Week 3: 2 days 2 nights
(All 88 shifts)
If you understand machining and want to move into toolmaking this is your opportunity.
Required Experience:
Intern
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