Job Advert
Toolmaker
Location: Bridgend
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 36 per week
Salary: £20.43 Per hour
Benefits: Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Company Sick Pay, Corporate Eyecare vouchers, Health Care Cashplan
About Us:
IrvinGQ is a world-leading supplier of parachutes, aerial delivery systems and naval decoys to customers around the world. We create innovative products that our customers know they can rely on in highly challenging conditions where there are no second chances. Our systems must work right first time, every time. If you want to be part of a collaborative and supportive team that helps customers achieve their goals through great engineering that stands out from the crowd and are looking for your next challenge, then we want to hear from you!
About the Role:
Working within the Production Engineering team, as a Toolmaker you will be responsible for the manufacture maintenance, and repair of precision tooling and includes close involvement with the R&D department to manufacture a range of engineering components for unique projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
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CAD/CAM Programming (Inventor Cam/Solid Cam).
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Direct programming using various controllers including, Hurco and Mazatrol.
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Set up and operate CNC machines (Milling, Turning, Wire EDM).
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Using conventional Milling machines and Surface Grinders.
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Assembly of special purpose equipment.
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Interpret and work from engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.
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Assist in new product introduction (NPI) by developing and proving out new design concepts.
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Follow health & safety procedures and best practices
Toolmaker Requirements:
Essential skills and Experience:
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You will be an experienced CNC programmer.
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Fully trained using CAD/CAM software.
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Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings.
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Ability to understand various manufacturing methods and techniques (milling, turning, grinding).
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
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Experience with precision measuring instruments (micrometres, verniers, gauges)
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Problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
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Apprenticeship in toolmaking, mechanical engineering, or similar (experience will be considered)
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NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Engineering or Manufacturing
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High attention to detail and precision.
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Practical, hands-on approach.
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Self‑motivated with excellent communication and people skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Advantageous Skills and Experience:
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CAD/CAM Programming using Inventor Cam (experience with other CAD/CAM packages will be considered).
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Experience using a variety of CNC Machine tools with 3, 4 and 5 Axis Milling Centres.
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A good understanding of Hurco, Mazatrol and Fanuc machine controllers.
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Autodesk Inventor.
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Experience with EDM Wire.
Other Considerations:
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Standard working hours with occasional overtime based on business demands.
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Flexibility to support production during urgent periods.
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Workshop based/manufacturing environment.
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During challenging periods shift work may be required.
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Training will be given where necessary.
