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Senior Toolmaker

Johannesburg
Salary: R40 000.00 - R60 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Contract
Sectors: Engineering Manufacturing
Reference: 184449

Apply before Jul 13 2026 | 62 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Hire Resolve

A leading plastics and packaging company is looking for an experienced Senior Toolmaker with strong experience in plastic injection moulding, CNC programming, mould repair and maintenance, and new mould manufacturing to join their team in Johannesburg for a 3 month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and manufacturing high-quality plastic injection moulds while ensuring optimal tooling performance within a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities:

Manufacture new plastic injection moulds
Conduct mould repairs and preventative maintenance on plastic injection moulds
Program and operate 3-axis and 4-axis CNC machines
Work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Interpret and create CAD drawings and designs
Troubleshoot tooling and hot runner system issues
Ensure tooling quality, accuracy, and production efficiency
Work with CNC machine controllers including Siemens and Fanuc
Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime

Requirements:

Certified Trade Tested Toolmaker
Proven experience within the plastic injection moulding industry
Strong knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Experience with mould repair and maintenance
Experience manufacturing new plastic injection moulds
CNC programming experience on 3-axis and/or 4-axis CNC machines
Proficient in CAD drawing and design
Experience working with hot runner systems and related electrical components
Strong knowledge of Edgecam and/or Mastercam
Experience with Siemens and Fanuc CNC controllers
Available for a 3-month contract opportunity

Benefits:

Salary: negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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About Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve removes the stress of the career search by understanding you as an individual. We take more than just your qualifications into account, considering factors like your salary and benefits expectations as well as your preferred workplace culture to ensure that we find the perfect opportunities to meet your unique needs.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we focus on the Engineering, Finance, IT, Mining, Manufacturing, and Logistics industries. Our team of recruitment consultants is well-versed and highly networked in the industries in which they operate and are dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit.