Senior Setter

Cape Town
Salary: Up to R34 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Automotive
Reference: CPT000935/LR

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

Job Description:Seeking a qualified Toolmaker with Grade 12, Red Seal certification, and 20+ years experience in toolmaking or precision machining. Work in a high-volume production environment handling machine setup, programming, tooling maintenance, quality checks, and troubleshooting. Ideal candidate are independent problem solvers with strong mechanical knowledge, accuracy, and a focus on quality and safety. Training and upskilling opportunities are provided.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Grade 12 and Red Seal Toolmaker.
20+ years’ experience in toolmaking or precision machining.
Hands-on experience in high-volume mechanical engineering environments.
Strong knowledge of gear cutting machinery, milling machines, presses, pneumatic and hydraulic tooling.
Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and maintain older mechanical machines.
Capable of learning new systems, reading manuals, and adopting new methods.
Programming knowledge (where applicable) and strong setting expertise.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
English and Afrikaans proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and program machinery for second operations production.
Ensure first-time-right setups and stable production meeting engineering targets.
Train and support operators, including IMDS checks and standardized work.
Manufacture, assemble, and maintain tooling and fixtures.
Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on machines and tooling.
Inspect first-off samples and act on quality feedback.
Uphold safety and housekeeping standards (5S) and participate in audits.
Communicate clearly with Team Leaders and operators regarding setups, deviations, and improvements.

Skills & Competencies:

Advanced mechanical intuition and problem-solving under pressure.
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Commitment to quality, accuracy, and consistent output.
Effective knowledge transfer and operator support mindset.
Ability to maintain stability and performance in high-pressure production environments.

Additional Information:

Must be able to work in a high-volume, mechanical production environment.
Training and upskilling plans will be provided and are to be followed.

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