Job Opportunities

Our client, plastic manufacturing company is looking to hire a Mid to Senior Toolmaker, based in Roodepoort. This person will play a pivotal role in the production process of plastic parts and components. Their primary responsibility is to create, maintain, and repair the moulds used for injection moulding, ensuring the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, precision machining techniques, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot moulds for all possible defects and to be able to formulate and suggest solutions.
• Assist with the planning by breaking down projects into smaller segments for allocation to multi-parties.
• Ensure that all the relevant documentation and computer systems are kept up to date as required. For e.g.: time sheets, stock control system, mould history, etc.
• Assist and monitor that the daily workflow and master schedule is kept on track.
• Raise "Red Flags" should any aspect of a project prove problematic or fall behind schedule.
• Assist with on-the-job training for anyone who may need assistance.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as, micrometre's, callipers, verniers, gauges and co-ordinate measuring machines and methods.
• Carry out basic machine maintenance on all Toolroom equipment.
• Stripping, repairing and re-assembling of moulds.
• Ensure that all work carried out meets the required quality standards.
• Design and manufacture production jigs, and templates.
• Manufacture a complete mould from drawing to final part approval meeting all the required condition.
• Inspecting finished moulds and dies for final fit and finish including surface finishes for any defects.
• Have a working knowledge of cutter feeds versus spindle speeds as well as depth of cut in order to be able to successfully program a CNC machining centre.
• Conduct a test run on any new mould or modified mould and assist the production team as to what the operating parameters for each particular mould are.
• Do a full quality audit on all work done before sending it out including the work of others.
• Stick to all operating procedures as laid out.
• Test and confirm hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical operation of any mould before sending it out to production

Qualifications & Experience

• Toolmaker Trade Test
• N2-N6 Mechanical or Engineering certificate
• Minimum of 5 years Tooling and CAD / Cam working experience
• Able to Interpret drawings
• Must understand the EDM process and be able to set up and program the EDM machine.
• Experience and understanding the full operation of CAD, CAM software systems (SolidWorks, Edgecam, Mastercam would be preferable)

• Proficient in English - read and write.