Die Maintenance Shift Toolmaker - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Top Vitae Recruitment

Description

Responsibilities:

• Compile and submit the required Die Maintenance change-over schedule based on shot count performance, recorded at each Dimo to the Foundry Manager daily, schedule replacement moulds as per policy
• Complete Trial Proposal or Engineering Change Request documentation illustrating the required changes
• Record equipment breakdowns by completing a Maintenance Job Card and submitting this to Maintenance Artisan
• Communicate in writing the service and spray up mould requirements, ensuring the necessary moulds are ready as per cast plan.
• Maintain Foundry tooling at the required quality level.
• Assist with basic Machine maintenance and/or problem solving as and when required to assist or provide input.
• Provide and maintain the foundry with tooling to achieve the production plan.
• Manufacture all cooling pipes and Modifications on tooling at the required quality level.
• Strictly adhere to the Health, safety and Environmental (HSE) policy of the Company

Requirements:

• Qualified Tool Jig and Die Maker or relevant Trade essential to position.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Die Maintenance / Tooling.
• Thorough knowledge of Tooling in Production Environment.
• TIG Welding experience.
• Knowledge of Quality Specifications.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of entire Foundry processes.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in turning and milling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Computer literacy – Excel and Word.
• Must be able to work in heat conditions and be physically able to do the job.
• Good Communication Skills with Strong Problem Solving Skills.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying