Apprentice Toolmaker
- Employer: SGH (Moulds) Limited
- Location: Bolton
- Vacancy Ref: 00002040
- Hours Per Week: 38
- Wage Per Week: £304.00
- Sector: Engineering
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Toolmaker & Tool and Die Maintenance Technician based in Bolton
Toolmaker and Tool & Die Technicians are predominantly involved in the highly skilled, complex and specialist detailed work of manufacturing and maintaining the engineering tooling used to produce components, products and assemblies.
This requires the application of a broad range of activities including:
- Interpret Engineering drawings and technical instructions.
- Use of hand, machine and computer-controlled machines, tools and measuring equipment.
- Comply with applicable legislation and organisational safety requirements.
- Test and adjust systems they have built or maintained ensuring tooling, jigs fixtures and assemblies meet the required specification.
Training to be provided
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Toolmaker, Tool & Die Maintenance.
- Level 3 Diploma or extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).
About SGH (Moulds) Limited
SGH has been in business since 1978, founded by Kevan Howarth, the MD of a large Bolton based toolmaker. His son, Stephen Howarth was an apprentice at the same firm and joined his father in setting up the business, becoming the Managing Director shortly after 2000. SGH was bought by Jalex Futures Ltd in 2024, investing in people, facilities and equipment. SGH operates over 5 sites in Bolton, Greater Manchester including production facilities, warehousing & dispatch, offices and clean room.
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