Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: 41 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced Toolmaker, Mould Toolmaker or Tool Assembly Engineer who enjoys the technical challenges of precision tool assembly, fault-finding and complex mechanical engineering?
5S Recruitment is recruiting for an established and expanding precision engineering manufacturer based in Warrington, Cheshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business producing technically demanding, high-precision tooling for advanced manufacturing applications.
Unlike traditional bench toolmaking positions, this role focuses predominantly on precision tool assembly, strip-downs, fault diagnosis and rebuilds, rather than extensive manual bench fitting or machining.
The business operates advanced CNC machining technology, with tooling modifications and engineering changes primarily carried out using CNC machinery.
We are particularly interested in experienced Toolmakers who enjoy understanding how complex mould tools function, identifying problems and ensuring tooling is assembled accurately and performs as intended.
The Role
As a Toolmaker / Tool Assembly Engineer, you will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, fault-finding and rebuilding of precision mould tools and associated tooling components.
The majority of your time will be spent assembling complex tooling systems, diagnosing mechanical issues, carrying out tool strip-downs and ensuring components are correctly fitted and aligned.
You will work from detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications, checking component dimensions, tolerances, clearances and mechanical functionality throughout the assembly process.
Where tooling faults or modifications are identified, you will work closely with CNC Machinists, Programmers and Tooling Engineers to ensure the necessary machining corrections are completed before reassembly.
The position involves investigating tooling problems, identifying potential causes of failure, replacing or adjusting components and carrying out complete or partial tool rebuilds.
You will also support tooling trials, assist with troubleshooting and contribute to improvements in tool performance, reliability and manufacturing quality.
This is a technically focused, hands-on position where precision assembly, mechanical understanding and problem-solving ability are more important than traditional bench machining skills.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Toolmaker, Injection Mould Toolmaker, Precision Tooling Engineer or Tool Assembly Engineer with a strong background in the assembly and maintenance of complex tooling.
You should have a thorough understanding of how precision mould tools are constructed, how their individual components interact and how to diagnose problems affecting their performance.
Experience in mould tool assembly, fault-finding, strip-downs and rebuilds is particularly important.
You will need to be confident interpreting detailed engineering drawings, understanding close tolerances and working with intricate mechanical components.
Experience assembling injection mould tools, working with precision tooling components and identifying mechanical faults would be highly advantageous.
A background in toolmaking, precision engineering, mould manufacturing or specialist mechanical assembly would be suitable.
Traditional bench fitting experience is welcome, but this is not a role centred around manual tool modifications, grinding or conventional machining.
Candidates who have progressed from Toolmaking into specialist Tool Assembly, Tool Maintenance or Tooling Engineering positions are particularly encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer?
This is an opportunity to join an established precision engineering manufacturer offering a competitive salary, permanent employment and a 41-hour working week.
You will be working with complex, high-precision tooling in a technically advanced manufacturing environment, supported by modern CNC machining capabilities.
The position offers varied engineering challenges, opportunities to develop specialist tooling knowledge and the satisfaction of assembling and troubleshooting intricate tooling systems.
For experienced Toolmakers who prefer precision assembly and technical problem-solving over traditional bench work, this could be an excellent career move.
Why Apply?
Not every Toolmaker wants to spend their working day operating manual machines or carrying out repetitive bench fitting.
If your strengths lie in understanding tooling, assembling complex components, diagnosing faults and rebuilding precision mould tools, this position offers an opportunity to focus on the aspects of toolmaking you enjoy most.
You'll be joining a specialist engineering business where accuracy, technical knowledge and problem-solving skills are valued.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
About 5S Recruitment Limited
5S Recruitment Limited is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the UK's engineering, plastics and manufacturing industries.
With over 17 years of sector experience, we provide a personal, consultative recruitment service, working closely with employers and candidates to ensure the right long-term fit.
We specialise in technical and engineering appointments, including Toolmakers, Tool Assembly Engineers, CNC Machinists, CNC Programmers, Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Engineers and Engineering Management professionals.