Toolmaker

Carlow Toolmaking Services is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Toolmaker to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified toolmaker with 2-3 years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has an eye for detail. Youll work alongside a collaborative team to produce high-quality tooling solutions for various manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Precision machining of component parts for special-purpose and bespoke tooling.
• Program and operate CNC and manual machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Contribute to new product development and improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production activities.
• Assist with the training of new apprentice toolmakers.
• Adhere to all health and safety standards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on tooling and machinery to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Time-served qualified Toolmaker with a minimum of 2-3 years experience.
• Experience in CNC and manual machining, with the ability to program and operate machines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of precision in all work.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Experience in CAD/CAM software is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and good teamwork skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in design/manufacturing of special-purpose tooling
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing or precision engineering environments.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience, with negotiable wages.
• Company pension plan professionally managed and invested in by CTS.
• Profit-sharing scheme.
• 4.5-day workweek (finish at 1 PM on Fridays).
• Personal insurance for employees and benefits for their immediate families.
• Paid additional education opportunities.
• Annual GP visit funded by the company.
• Excellent working conditions in a collaborative team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €38,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person