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We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who want to join a progressive growing business. We have an established apprenticeship scheme and offer personal and professional development training alongside a competitive reward package. Clamason has a reputation for solving customer problems and we need resourceful people who can help us continue with our growth plans. If you are interested in joining a successful growing company, get in touch with our HR team to discuss current openings or future possible developments.

 

See our current open positions below.

    TOOLMAKER JOB DESCRIPTION

    Job Title: Toolmaker Reports to: Toolroom Manager
    Department: Toolroom

     

    Based:

     

     

    		 Kingswinford

     

    JOB PURPOSE:

    ·        To be responsible for maintaining the tools to support production areas and NPI projects.

     
     

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

     

    • Adhere to Health & Safety requirements at all times
    • 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 (lathes, presses, milling machines and grinders) including CNC and EDM
    • Use 2D and 3D CAD and manufacturing software
    • Use precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, gauges and Vernier calipers to check tooling dimensions

    ·        Be responsible for routine maintenance for all press tooling (20 – 300 ton power press tools, both progression & second operations)

    ·        Be responsible for jig & gauge making.

    ·        Compile reports as required

    ·        Be involved in productivity improvement initiatives.
     

     

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

    ·        Toolmaking team

    ·        Setters
     

     

    EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

     

          Education/Qualification – Minimum:

    ·        Mechanical engineering apprenticeship. (City & Guilds / BTec / NVQ).

          Experience required (Experienced Toolmaker only):

    ·        Served in domestic or contract shops

    ·        Experience of multi stage progression tools (essential)

    ·        Experienced in all formats of machining (milling, turning, drilling & surface grinding)

    ·        Experience in CNC and EDM machining with knowledge of Visi CAD software

    ·        Experience of 5S

    ·        Have a good understanding about Health & Safety requirements (All)

    Skills/Competencies:

    ·        High level of problem solving / trouble shooting ability.

    ·        Accuracy and attention to detail

    ·        Good hand to eye co-ordination

    ·        Good communications skills

    ·        The ability to work independently and part of a team

    ·        Positive attitude to continuous improvement

     
     

     

    Clamason Industries Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, marital status, part-time and fixed term contract status, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

     

    DATE: July 2025

    If you think this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you – simply complete the form and send us a copy of your CV.