Toolmaker

3 weeks ago

Portelizabeth, South Africa Staff Solutions Recruitment Full time

Job Description:

Routine servicing and regrinding of tools
Repair and maintenance of press tools / die repairs
Attend breakdowns, identify faults and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production
Plan repair work, report on breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management
Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage
Operate Forklift truck and lifting equipment
In new tooling support new tooling and ancillary spares to support production activity and customer deadlines - assist in tooling buyoffs and trials
Ensure adherence to Quality Management system requirements participate in carrying out FMEA/related activities; carry out and document engineering level changes to tools and modifications
Test tools (electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic operation) before returning to production document
Understand and operate within budget/cost measures for tooling
Active involvement in continuous improvement activities
Active involvement in safety eg. ensure risk assessments are available, read and understood for each activity undertaken & promote environmental issues ensure all
company procedures re environment are understood and followed. Ensure safe working environment exists for self and colleagues compliance to all legislation & procedures
Lead and train/support technicians or trainees in own work group

Job Requirements:

Trade-tested and experienced Toolmakers (new projects and tool maintenance/repair) is essential
Previous industry / product related experience preferential
Valid forklift and crane licenses highly advantageous
Essential is the applicants understanding of manufacturing techniques & 5S processes; principles of continuous improvement, fundamental financial/cost concepts
Experience in project management/project team participation inclusive of working to tight production/project targets, is essential to this position