CAD Toolmaker / CNC Toolmaker

The Recruitment Pig; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a skilled toolmaker to produce high quality plastic moulds using top machinery. You will read engineering drawings, program and operate modern CNC milling machines, and work with a friendly, professional team to keep production running smoothly.

This role involves setting up CNC centres, bench fitting, polishing mould components, and performing routine maintenance and repairs to ensure moulds meet exact specifications with productive collaboration across shifts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on toolmaking experience with plastic moulds.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings and CAD/CAM data.
• Competence setting and running CNC milling centres.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering drawings and work with 3D CAD/CAM designs.
• Program and operate modern multi-axis CNC milling machines.
• Build precise plastic mould cavities, baseplates, and pinch-offs.
• Assemble, bench fit, and polish moulds to fine finishes.
• Measure finished parts accurately using standard workshop tools.
• Carry out routine mould maintenance, servicing, and swift repairs.
• Work with production staff to test and validate completed moulds.

Skills

CNC Machining

CAD/CAM programming

Mould making

Tool assembly

Education

Grade 12 or N3 Mechanical Engineering Certificate

Red Seal Toolmaker Trade Test Certificate

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

The Opportunity

You will use your toolmaking talents to produce quality moulds with top machinery. The friendly team offers great technical support to help advance your daily craft. Your dependable work will keep factory production running smoothly and satisfy valued customers.

Job Description

Read engineering drawings and work with 3D CAD/CAM designs. Program and operate modern multi-axis CNC milling machines. Build precise plastic mould cavities, baseplates, and pinch-offs. Assemble, bench fit, and polish moulds to fine finishes. Measure finished parts accurately using standard workshop measuring tools. Carry out routine mould maintenance, servicing, and swift repairs. Work with production staff to test and validate completed moulds.

What You Need to Apply

• Recognized Red Seal Toolmaker Trade Test Certificate.
• Grade 12 or an N3 Mechanical Engineering Certificate.
• Solid hands-on experience working in a plastic mould toolroom.
• Good practical knowledge of modern CAD/CAM programming software.
• Proven competence setting and running CNC machining centers.
• Strong manual bench fitting, tool assembly, and polishing abilities.
• A positive attitude, team spirit, and willingness to learn.

This exclusive opportunity is managed by TRPig.