Toolmaker

Toolmaker | Poole | Up to £18 per hourAre you a skilled Toolmaker who takes pride in precision, ownership and craftsmanship?
This is a long-term opportunity for a Toolmaker who enjoys hands-on manual machining and wants stability, autonomy and room to develop within a well-established manufacturing environment.Working as a Toolmaker, you will play a key role in producing high-quality bespoke tooling and components, taking full responsibility for your work from drawing to finished part.As a Toolmaker, you will benefit from:

• Competitive hourly pay up to £18 per hour, based on experience
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Stable, long-term employment within a growing engineering business
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free on-site parking
• Complimentary drinks and subsidised snacks during breaks
• A clean, organised workshop with a strong focus on quality and safety

As a Toolmaker, your responsibilities will include:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to manufacture components accurately
• Producing bespoke jigs and fixtures to meet machining requirements
• Operating and programming an XYZ ProtoTRAK SM milling machine
• Operating manual milling machines and lathes
• Inspecting your own work to ensure components meet ISO9001 Standard
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and adhering to Health & Safety procedures

As a Toolmaker, your experience will include:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in manual machining, including milling and turning
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical, quality-driven approach
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Confidence working to deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and develop as a Toolmaker

Working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm, with an early finish on Friday at 2:00pm.If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Toolmaker and want a role where your skills and attention to detail are genuinely valued, apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella Deeley at Rubicon for more information.