Toolmakers make the precision tools that are used in manufacturing to create products and parts.
£15,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
44 to 46 a week
between 8am and 6pm on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could start by doing a college course to learn some of the skills you'll need in this job. Courses include:
You may need:
You can complete an engineering operative intermediate apprenticeship or an engineering technician advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can start as an engineering operative in a workshop or factory and do further training on the job to specialise in toolmaking.
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You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in a factory or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be noisy.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could become a workshop supervisor, train to carry out machine maintenance or move into quality control.
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