Toolmaker
Location
Kingswinford, West Midlands (County)
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 14, 2026
MET Recruitment are currently seeking a Tool Maker an established client based in the Kingswinford area.
The candidate will begin on a day shift for the first 6 months, before moving onto the twilight shift.
Please note that this role is a straight permanent position with the client.
Duties
Support the development of new tools and modify existing tooling by following engineering drawings to measure and mark out design
Fit, trial, debug and modify new tooling and set and complete try outs in the presses.
Monitor the tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates and identify necessary repairs or improvements
Maintain and strip, inspect, repair and rebuild tools for existing customers.
Liaise with setters to ensure tooling is repaired and back in service in a timely and efficient manner.
Attend machine breakdowns to identify root cause and solve the problem
Use hand tools (files, hacksaws and grinders) and machinery (lathe...
The candidate will begin on a day shift for the first 6 months, before moving onto the twilight shift.
Please note that this role is a straight permanent position with the client.
Duties
Support the development of new tools and modify existing tooling by following engineering drawings to measure and mark out design
Fit, trial, debug and modify new tooling and set and complete try outs in the presses.
Monitor the tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates and identify necessary repairs or improvements
Maintain and strip, inspect, repair and rebuild tools for existing customers.
Liaise with setters to ensure tooling is repaired and back in service in a timely and efficient manner.
Attend machine breakdowns to identify root cause and solve the problem
Use hand tools (files, hacksaws and grinders) and machinery (lathe...