Tool Maker - East London, South Africa - Abantu Staffing Solutions

Description

Overview:

This position reports to the Maintenance Manager, and works very closely with the Forge Specialist. It also liaises with Head Office in Germany, and will have 2 subordinates.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Equivalent
• Trade Tested (Red Seal) Toolmaker
• 3+ years toolmaking experience (5+ years advantageous)

Responsibilities:

Production:

• Controlling tools in pre-heat / post heat oven
• Documenting tool changes and control of all tools used, damaged, etc. Tool register
• Setting up all aspects of tooling and associated equipment required for production / operation of press.
• Straightening press tool changing, set up and maintenance
• Recognize breakdowns on tooling and rectify
• Control and exchange consumables used for tooling maintenance

SHE:

• Comply with all safety standards as specified

Quality:

• Eliminate immediate malfunctions according to action measures on tooling
• SPC measures and measuring of components used on tooling during production
• Pickling of parts
• Controlling and or setting with master
• Read drawings
• Recognise faulty tools and correct as required

Housekeeping:

• Area kept clean and tidy as per the requirements of 5S

Competencies / Skills:

• Customer focus
• Continuous Learning
• Strong communication skills
• Contributing to team success
• Good planning and organization skills
• Quality orientation
• Strong technical, and industry-specific, knowledge
• Develops others