Tool Control Technician, Yeovil

Role Overview The Tool Control Technician is responsible for the control, maintenance, traceability, calibration coordination, and compliance of production tooling and associated assets within an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 regulated manufacturing environment. The role ensures tooling is available, serviceable, correctly identified, and maintained in accordance with quality management system requirements, customer specifications, and regulatory standards.The position plays a key role in supporting production efficiency, product conformity, configuration control, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Tooling Control&Traceability Maintain full traceability of all tooling, gauges, fixtures, jigs, and special production equipment. Control the issue, return, storage, and identification of tooling assets. Ensure all tooling is uniquely identified and recorded within the company tooling management system. Maintain tooling status records including serviceability, calibration status, repair history, and location tracking.Support configuration management requirements where applicable. Calibration&Compliance Coordinate calibration activities for applicable tooling and measuring equipment. Ensure tooling and equipment used in production comply with calibration and certification requirements. Quarantine and report out-of-calibration, damaged, or unserviceable tooling. Support internal and external audits relating to ISO 9001 / AS9100 compliance.Maintain accurate quality records in line with document retention procedures. Maintenance&Inspection Conduct routine inspections of tools and production equipment to ensure safe and effective operation. Arrange repairs, refurbishment, and replacement of tooling as required. Monitor tooling wear and usage trends to minimise production disruption. Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are followed.Production Support Provide timely tooling support to manufacturing operations. Support new product introduction (NPI) and production setup activities. Assist engineering and quality departments with tooling investigations and root cause analysis. Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.Quality&Safety Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and aerospace/customer standards. Adhere to health, safety, environmental, and housekeeping requirements. Promote a culture of right-first-time manufacturing and continuous improvement. Raise non-conformances and support corrective action activities where required.Skills&Competencies Strong understanding of tooling control and traceability processes. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality standards. Familiarity with calibration systems and quality documentation. Good mechanical and technical aptitude. Strong attention to detail and record accuracy. Ability to work within controlled manufacturing processes.Effective communication and teamwork skills. Competent with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced production environment. Qualifications&Experience Essential Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Experience controlling tooling, gauges, or production equipment. Understanding of quality management systems and controlled documentation. Knowledge of inspection and calibration processes. IT Competent DesirableExperience within aerospace, defence, precision engineering, or regulated manufacturing industries. NVQ/BTEC/HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing discipline. Experience with AS9100 requirements. Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement knowledge. Forklift or material handling certification.TPBN1_UKTJ