Toolmaker - - Germiston | joblife.co.za

Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance, repair, modification and production of tooling for the manufacturing process
Understand drawings, specifications, and requirements to design and develop precision tooling for plastic injection moulding
Manufacture tooling components using a variety of machining techniques and materials
Assembly of tooling components and dies to ensure proper alignment, functioning, and optimum performance
Maintenance and repair of moulds, and tooling/equipment maintenance measures to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation.
Perform quality checks and inspections of finished and repaired tooling/components
Interact with production and engineering to optimize injection moulding processes, making recommendations for tooling improvements
Ensure adherence to all company safety regulations, and company policies
Maintain accurate records of tooling register, specifications, maintenance and repairs

Requirements

Matric or relevant N2/3 qualification
Red seal Qualified Tool and Die Maker
6 10 years experience working as a Tool and Die Maker in the plastic moulding industry
Able to read and understand drawings, schematics, diagrams as well as CAD models
Ability to use a variety of machinery in order to manufacture and assemble high quality and reliable tooling for production new tooling and repairs
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Market related salary subject to relevant qualification, experience and track record