Toolmaker

3 weeks ago


East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

Overview 

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a qualified Toolmaker to join their team. They manufacture and distribute components for the automotive and industrial market, such as,production of high volume turned metal components made from: Brass, Mild Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium, as well as the manufacture of various tyre valves and accessories for the aftermarket and manufactures high volume pressed metal components for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket sectors. 

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12/Matric
  • Trade Tested Tool Maker or related Trade Test
  • Must have working knowledge of Press Tooling and shop floor experience
  • 6+ years' Production / Technical experience in a manufacturing environment / production facility in the Press Shop Department
  • Knowledge of the IATF Quality System related to the Press Shop
  • Ability to set, operate and maintain all machines within the Press Shop environment
  • Fully understand CAD drawings
  • Able to work in 3D modelling programmes

Job Responsibilities

  • An understanding or involvement of Press tool design as well as the ability to set up new tools and Tool development
  • Attend to all tooling and machine breakdowns.
  • Ability to manufacture and repair Press Tools, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Ability to changeover Press tools for different components set ups
  • Ensure sufficient stock for high wearing and high volume running tools
  • Ordering of machine spares
  • Staff management and training
  • Develop and co-ordinate continuous improvement
  • Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines 

Key Competencies/Skills 

  • Intermediate computer literacy: MS Word, Excel
  • Well organized with the ability to prioritize tasks as needed, and coupled with good planning capabilities
  • Team player with the ability to lead, mentor and motivate staff
  • Thrives in a high pressured environment and able to work under pressure
  • High energy level and the ability to multitask and provide input and support to the relevant staff members
  • Accuracy in terms of recording information and able to analyse information
  • Good written and oral communication skills 

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