TOOLMAKER – CAPE TOWN

Leader in the field of precision mechanical manufacturing seeks a Toolmaker at their premises in Cape Town

For the position you would be required to have:

• Matric (Grade 12)


• Tool, Jig and Die Maker/Fitter and Turner Trade.


• 3 - 5 years’ experience in designing tools (progressive press tools is imperative) and fixtures for manufacturing environment.


• Tool Making Technician

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only)

• Responsible for making precision tools/parts (such as jigs, molds, dies and progression press tool assemblies.


• Special guides and holding devices, which are used in the manufacturing process to make products.


• Work with variety of materials including metals, alloys, plastics, and ceramics etc.


• Monitor tools produced to identify and implement any necessary modification and repairs.


• Monitor of tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates.


• Knowledge and understand computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, a solid background in a variety of technical and IT processes.


• Assembling, fitting, and repairing of tools.


• Working according to engineering drawings to measure and mark the design for a tool and/or part.


• Use hand tools such as files, hacksaws, grinders etc.


• Use of machinery such as lathes, presses, milling machines, CNC machines, tool & cutter grinders to cut, shape or form tools or parts.


• Knowledge and understand 2D and 3D computer aided design and manufacturing software (CAD/CAM).


• Use Precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, gauges, clocks, vernier calipers etc.


• Check parts and/or tools dimensions according drawing tolerances.


• Attending machine breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem in Toolroom.


• Tool maintenance and compiling reports.


• Creating and reading of engineering drawings.


• Understanding CNC coding language.


• CNC programming


• Any other tooling related functions as instructed by the line manager.

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.