Toolroom Support Operative
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Job Responsibilities:
The Toolroom Support Operative will have previous experience working in a toolroom or similar engineering environment.
Learn and develop skills in tooling maintenance machining tool assembly and faultfinding. Working closely with experienced Toolmakers this role supports the Toolroom in ensuring tools are maintained repaired and prepared to meet production requirements. This is a handson role with an opportunity to develop into a fully skilled Toolroom Die Maintenance Technician.
Role Responsibilities:
Core duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in the preparation maintenance and repair of production tooling.
- Support Toolmakers during planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
- Clean tooling and support preventative maintenance processes.
- Clean and repair tooling ancillary items.
- Learn to identify tooling issues and support corrective actions.
- Support machining of components using lathes mills grinders and other equipment.
- Assist with tool assembly alignment checks and testing.
- Support basic inspection using micrometers gauges and height indicators.
- Maintain a clean and organised work area following 5S principles.
- Work safely following company Health & Safety PPE and operational procedures.
- Work collaboratively with Toolroom Production and Quality teams.
EXPERIENCE:
Essential
- Engineering apprenticeship or engineering college qualification (NVQ BTEC etc.).
- Interest in engineering manufacturing or toolmaking.
- Willingness to develop technical skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and problemsolving ability.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organised approach.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience with hand tools or workshop tools.
- Basic knowledge of machining (lathe milling grinding).
- Understanding of engineering drawings.
- Experience in a manufacturing or workshop environment.
Personal Attributes:
- Positive cando attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise.
- Reliable proactive and safetyconscious.
- Good problemsolving mindset and attention to detail.
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AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
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