Toolmaker - Germiston, South Africa - Kencorp

Description

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
• South African Citizens only