Precision Engineer / Tool Maker
Corby
Monday to Friday Working hours 0800 – 1630 + Overtime
£17.00 – £20.00 per hour (£35,300 – £41,600) DOE
We are seeking an experienced Precision Engineer or tool maker to join our client who are a small but established traditional engineering business. The company manufactures high precision components which are used primarily within the food and logistics industries. The successful person will be working in a traditional engineering machine shop producing high‑precision components and parts using manual milling and turning machines. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced precision engineer / toolmaker who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and enjoys hands‑on work.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate manual machining equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and semi‑manual CNC machines to cut and shape materials.
- Manufacture parts and components for various industries primarily food and logistics.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to create components and parts with extremely tight tolerances.
- Inspect finished parts using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometres, gauges).
- Maintain, repair, and modify tools and components to ensure optimal performance.
- Work with other team members to achieve production targets.
- Document records for quality and traceability.
Required Skills & Experience
- Precision engineer experienced in milling and turning using manual machines and lathes.
- Knowledge of XYZ machines would be advantageous.
- Completion of a time‑served apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of materials such as metals, stainless steel, aluminium, alloys and plastics.
- Ability to work confidently within an engineering environment.
- Good understanding of manual machining and semi‑CNC technologies.
- Competent with measuring and inspection equipment.
- Knowledge of workshop health & safety practices.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Strong problem‑solving skills for diagnosing tool failures.
- Full UK driving licence would be ideal as you may have to visit customers from time to time.
Our client is offering a stable long‑term position in a supportive and skilled engineering environment.
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