Artisan - Die Maker

Oxyon People Solutions; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions in Gauteng seeks a skilled Die Maker/Grinder to read drawings, set up profiles, and machine components from sketches. You will follow work instructions, use precision tools, and ensure parts meet dimensions and tolerances.

The role requires Grade 12 and a Die Maker/N3 qualification, strong problem-solving and communication, and the ability to work safely on site in a fast-paced workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12/Matric
• Qualified Die Maker/N3 essential
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and planning abilities

Responsibilities

• Operate grinder and polishing equipment
• Inspect work pieces for quality and defects
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Maintain tools and lubrication on equipment
• Minimise downtime by quick adjustments and planning

Skills

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Reading drawings

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Die Maker / N3 essential

Tools

Grinder

Measuring tools

Job description

Position Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving;
• Respond to emergency call-outs
• Grind components and tapered surfaces.
• Manufacture components from drawing that’s needed to build Die`s or to make changes to existing parts.
• Read and interpret charts, drawings and blueprints.
• Determine product specification such as dimensions & tolerances
• Follow SWI on all equipment to be used such as press, air grinder, Pedestal drill and hand tools.
• Lift or hoist work pieces.
• Utilize micro meters, callipers, Verniers and present gauge.
• Welding and repair chipped or broken plates.
• Plan activities on daily basis to improve die output for presses and minimize waiting periods for die builders
• Develop and marking off of profiles from a drawing 100% correct
• Mounting of profiles on die and cut to size 100% correct.
• Mark off cut drill charger plates
• Mark off cut weld deck plates
• Mark off cut weld deck plates

Role responsibilities:

• Ensure all tools are in safe and working order.
• Provide quality control by inspecting work pieces as they are done and identify defective pieces.
• Operating grinder, including polishing and grinding equipment.
• Keep all equipment running by inspecting and performing basic maintenance, including lubrication and cleaning. Communicate to team leader any abnormalities
• Understand the formula ( SIN/COS/TAN ) needed for typer calculation.
• Identifying correct hardness of plates and be able to test Rockwell.
• Using measuring equipment correctly.
• Work neat and clean all packers properly
• Be able to make adjustments as quickly as possible to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Specify: Grade 12 / Matric
• Qualified Die Maker / N3 essential

Requirements / Skills / Characteristics:

• Able to make sound decisions based on available information
• Able to identify different types of bricks
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrate good troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Demonstrate good planning and organization skills
• Initiative and self-starting abilities
• Self-motivated and work independently
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Attention to detail essential
• Be able to work in a pressured environment
• Be able to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
• Conflict management and resolution
• Strong leadership