Tool Maker
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,392 to £34,476 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA14 9UU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TM-001_1770112233 |
Summary
Joining a premier mechanical engineering firm who specialise in high-precision press tooling, CNC machining, and fabrication you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of precision components and tooling-from offline programming in Fusion, Inventor, and VISI, to the hands-on manufacture of bespoke jigs and fixtures.
Key Responsibilities
- CAD/CAM Programming: Utilise Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, and VISI
- Toolmaking: Design, manufacture, and maintain high-precision jigs, fixtures, and press tooling
- CNC Set-Up & Machining: Set up and operate various CNC machines (Milling and Turning) using FANUC controls to produce "right first time" components.
- Bespoke Projects: Work on low-volume, high-complexity parts and "one-off" tooling requirements.
- Quality Assurance: Perform first-off and final inspections to ensure all work meets quality standards and client specifications.
- Software: Proficient in VISI (ideally for tool & die), Autodesk Inventor, and Fusion 360.
- Control Systems: Comprehensive experience with FANUC programming and operation.
- Machining: Expertise in setting and operating 3-axis/multi-axis mills and lathes
- Experience: Proven track record in a Toolroom environment, specifically in the creation of jigs and fixtures.
Working Hours: Mon-Thurs (07:30-16:30) and an early finish on Fridays (12:30).
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.