Toolmaker Jig Technician

Toolmaker Jig Technician

Job Title: Toolmaker / Jig Technician

Location: Broughton, UK
Job Type: Permanent

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Toolmaker / Jig Technician to join a leading aerospace manufacturing team in Broughton. This role involves supporting production within a wing box assembly plant by maintaining and certifying tooling and jigs to ensure efficient, accurate, and safe production output.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance on tooling to ensure production continuity.
• Carry out proactive maintenance on critical path tooling and jig features following predefined schedules.
• Work closely with the Metrology team, using Laser Trackers and CMM instruments to check and certify various types of tooling across the plant.
• Support measurement activities for aircraft concession data and acceptance checks.

Requirements

• Completed apprenticeship in toolmaking, fitter machining, or machining, qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Minimum 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience.
• Skilled in operating tool room machinery, including lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, and jig borers.
• Familiarity with Laser Tracker and CMM instruments is an advantage.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to follow technical documentation precisely.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 20:45 - 06:00
• 35 hours per week

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