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Tool Maker

Location: Worcester

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 DOE - Plus PM Shift Allowance -£2,795.52 per annum - Plus attendance Bonus £1000 per annum - Total: £38,000 - £40,000

Shifts: Rotating Double Days (AM: 6am–2pm / PM: 2pm–10pm)

Orion are proud to partner with a leading heavy industrial manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Tool Maker to join their engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that covers sheet metal works, welding, fabrication, and precision tool making, supporting both production and maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Precision machining using manual lathe, milling, turning, and grinding machines
Perform bench fitting, fault finding, and tool assembly in confined spaces
Maintain and improve die & trim tool condition for production efficiency
Manufacture and repair fixtures and jigs
Support fabrication teams and sheet metal operations
Carry out welding and minor fabrication tasks as part of tool repairs
Drive continuous improvement in tooling performance
Liaise with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve tooling issuesRequired Experience:

Ideally background in manual machining: turning, milling, grinding
Hands-on experience with welding and sheet metal fabrication
Skilled in stripping and assembling dies, trim tools, and press tools
Prior work in a tool room or heavy industrial manufacturing environment
Able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
Operations of overhead cranes (training can be provided)Qualifications:

Ideally Toolmaking or a related mechanical discipline
Strong understanding of toolroom equipment and workshop safety standardsPackage:

Competitive salary: £33,000 - £36,000 depending on experience
Attendance bonus: Up to £1,000 per year
26 days holiday bank holidays
Death in service benefit
Pension contribution
Progression Opportunities 

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