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Toolmaker and Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

Highly skilled engineers that carry out complex and specialist detailed work.

Toolmaker and Tool & Die Maintenance Technician apprentice inspecting a machined component
Toolmaker and Tool & Die Maintenance Technician apprentice inspecting fitting
Toolmaker and Tool & Die Maintenance Technician apprentice welding

Information & Requirements

Toolmakers and Tool & Die Maintenance Technicians carry out work in manufacturing, and maintaining the tools required for products, components and assemblies that affect our everyday lives.

This requires a broad range of tasks including the interpretation of engineering drawings and technical instructions and the use of hand, machine and automated computer controlled machine tools and measuring equipment.

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Career Paths

Toolmakers are usually employed by manufacturing companies with their own tool making departments or by specialist workshops making components to order for other companies.

You could become a Workshop Supervisor, Machine Maintenance Technician or move into Quality Control in fields. You could work in sectors such as Aerospace, Product and Parts Manufacturing, Plastics Product Manufacturing, Machine Shops, Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing.

Your employer may offer opportunities to progress onto a higher apprenticeship or advance to gain a degree level qualification.

Related Vacancies

Take a look below at our current vacancies. Can’t see what you are looking for? Complete a general application and our Recruitment Team will endeavour to match you up with an employer as new opportunities arise.

Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

We are looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for Daventry Power Systems, UK. During your Apprenticeship with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday

Closing Date: 2nd February 2025

Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

A four- year academic and on the job apprenticeship to achieve the Food and Drink Multi-skilled Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship. During this time you will learn both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines with the view to move into a full-time Maintenance Engineer role upon successful completion.

Annual Salary: £13,977

Hours: 40 per week, Monday – Friday 07:00 – 16:00

Closing Date: 9th February 2025

Technical Production Engineer Apprentice

This is an excellent opportunity to join world leaders in design and manufacture of refuse collection vehicles. Dennis Eagle is committed to developing their next generation of engineering talent and this Level 3 apprenticeship offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a broad range of practical and theoretical skills.

Annual Salary: £13,102

Hours: 37 per week, Monday – Thursday 8am until 4pm. Friday 8am until 12pm.

Closing Date: 31st January 2025

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MGTS has built long-standing relationships with some of the biggest names in industry, providing apprenticeship training for the next generation of the workforce, and upskilling experienced staff. Our clients include:

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Ready to start your career? Apply to MGTS today to find your perfect Apprenticeship and earn while you learn with professional qualifications and training.