💼 Full-Time Position

Cutting Tool Specialist

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Vectis Recruitment
📍 Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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Location
Burnley, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

A global leading manufacturer of precision machined components serving the aerospace, defence, and energy sectors is seeking to appoint a Cutting Tool Specialist. Acting as the company technical authority & specialist, you will ensure tooling is being used to the maximum efficiency and give guidance on process improvements and tooling use.

The Role

Provide guidance & advice on tooling methods and selection.

Inspect cutting tools using microscopes and metrology equipment.

Identify wear mechanisms and recommend solutions to maximises use.

Determine if tooling is being used correctly and identify wear and use issues.

Perform root cause analysis on prematurely failed tools.

Prevent both scrap from worn tools and waste from early tool disposal.

Provide inspection and wear data to Engineering Team to support continuous

improvements.

Maintain inspection records and wear criteria.

The person

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