Machine Setter

Continental; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive company in Gqeberha is looking for a Tooling Maintenance Specialist. This role involves developing and implementing maintenance strategies, leading projects, and managing tooling costs. Candidates should have N4-N5 Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in tyre manufacturing. Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills are essential. Join a company that values personal ownership and encourages growth, ensuring operational excellence while fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in tyre manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage people and stakeholders.
• Knowledge in developing and applying proactive maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies.
• Lead maintenance projects and standardize tooling.
• Manage supplies and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze tooling breakdown reports.
• Ensure compliance with OHS regulations.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Planning

Technical understanding

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

N4-N5 Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the tooling consistent with the plant objectives. Develop and maintain tooling where there is a maintenance plan for all tooling in the workshop where there is a systematic tracking. Must have strong organizational abilities, excellent planning, good technical understanding and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Tooling maintenance key responsibilities:

Strategy: Develop and implement long- and short- term maintenance strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, increased tooling reliability and availability for all shifts.

Projects: Lead maintenance projects, creates installation and commissioning strategies and ensures standardization of tooling.

Cost: Manage supplies and resources while driving cost‑saving initiatives.

Reports: Ability to interpret TU reports and thus prepare, analyze data and track maintenance performance. Additionally, analyze and prepare tooling breakdown reports with corrective actions.

Maintenance: Ensure that there is a maintenance plan that is systematically developed and tracked. To perform predictive and preventative maintenance on production equipment and tooling. Identifying wear and tear patterns and root cause of tooling damage.

Legal Compliance/Regulations: Ensure compliance with OHS regulations, manage legal registers and oversee safety maintenance for critical equipment.

Qualifications

N4-N5 Mechanical Engineering

3-5 years’ experience in the tyre manufacturing

Proven ability to manage people and have stakeholder management skills

Advanced problem solving and conflict resolution

Knowledge in developing and applying pro‑active maintenance procedures

Strong planning and communication skills

Company Description

At Continental, each of us take personal ownership for creating an inclusive culture. Our behaviours and personal contribution drive a culture of connectedness and we encourage an environment in which our people share their perspectives courageously to drive operational excellence. With us, everyone has an equal opportunity to grow, develop and live into their professional potential. Come and work for us and let your ideas shape the future!