Toolmaker
Join our team as a Toolmaker, designing and maintaining high-precision tools, jigs, and fixtures. If you have a solid background in toolmaking, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for producing top-quality tools that meet the highest industry standards, we want to hear from you - apply today and help build the future of flight!
Facts
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Location
London
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Employment level
Direct entry
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Function
Engineering
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Working time
Full time
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Salary
Up to £43,075.46
The key responsibilities and duties of the Toolmaker include, but are not limited to:
- Operate both manual and CNC machine tools, including milling machines, lathes, and grinders, as well as hand tools
- Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments
- Responsible for the manufacture, service and repair of tools, assembly jigs and fixtures during the development of new products and support of existing products
- Manufacture of tools against drawings, sketches and verbal instructions
- To give advice on tooling design and manufacture for tools used in Assembly, Machining, Plating and NDT operations
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and other team members to develop and improve tooling solutions
- Maintenance and repair of existing production tools
- Liaise with Engineering and Production personnel, to help the Engineering design team on tool design and assist in reviewing/ checking processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tool performance and quality
- Manufacturing tooling to assist in assembly and testing of prototypes
The ideal Candidate should meet the following requirements:
- Engineering Apprenticeship preferred, not essential
- Minimum GCSE-level education or equivalent
- Solid workshop experience essential; tool room and aerospace background preferred
- Skilled in CNC, lathes, milling, grinding, and general machining
- Good understanding of machining, materials, and toolroom practices (City & Guilds standard or similar)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specs
- Familiarity with welding methods (Gas, MIG, TIG, Stick) is a plus
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication
- Knowledge of various materials (e.g. steel, aluminum, nickel, brass, nylon)
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Familiar with 5S / LEAN practices
- Shift work may be required
Please note: Applicants must have the the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. This includes holding an appropriate and valid visa if required to do so. Unfortunately applications from individuals who do not meet this requirement can not be considered.
Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group - the world's leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor-made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers' aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organization. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.
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