Tooling Technician

W Talent are working with a highly respected forging manufacturer to recruit a Tooling Technician for their Die Shop in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established business with strong growth prospects and a reputation for excellence in heavy engineering and forging.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring production efficiency by maintaining, repairing, and preparing specialist tooling and dies. This position offers excellent career development potential, competitive pay, and the chance to work within a skilled, supportive engineering team.

Role Overview

The Tooling Technician will be responsible for cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and preparing forging tools and dies, ensuring they are production-ready at all times. Working closely with both engineering and production teams, the role demands a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. This role will suit an individual with workshop, forge, or heavy engineering experience who is looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with all Health, Safety, and Quality standards.

• Clean forging tools and dies following production use.

• Conduct visual inspections of tools and dies for wear, cracks, or damage.

• Use basic measuring equipment (callipers, micrometres, etc.) to verify tool accuracy.

• Shot-blast and polish tooling for reuse.

• Carry out general repairs and preventative maintenance on dies and tooling.

• Prepare and organise tooling for upcoming production jobs.

• Maintain accurate records of tool conditions and maintenance activities.

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure tooling is ready when required.

• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules.

• Provide support to other departments when required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Practical, hands-on approach to work.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality.

• Comfortable working in an industrial/workshop environment.

• Basic knowledge of measuring tools (training available if required).

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious attitude.

• Full driving licence.

• Die forging manufacturing knowledge (open/closed).

• Previous experience in a forge, workshop, or heavy engineering environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience).

• Opportunity to work for a leading Sheffield-based manufacturer with a strong heritage.

• Supportive working environment with training and development opportunities.

• Exposure to specialist forging and die shop processes.

• Career progression for the right candidate.