Senior Toolmaker

Hire Resolve; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

A well-established plastic manufacturing firm is looking for a Senior Toolmaker in Roodepoort, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in plastic production and the ability to operate CAD/CAM systems. Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of moulds used in injection moulding, ensuring production efficiency, and adhering to safety standards. The salary is competitive based on experience, and applications can be sent to the provided contact details.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of tooling experience, including CAD/CAM.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings.
• Qualified Toolmaker with Trade Test.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and understand CAD/CAM systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mould defects.
• Assist in project planning and monitor workflows.
• Perform routine maintenance of Toolroom machinery.
• Conduct quality checks prior to production release.
• Raise alerts for delays or issues.
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure high standards.
• Maintain toolroom machinery.
• Dismantle, repair and reassemble moulds.
• Ensure work meets quality and functional standards.
• Design and fabricate jigs, fixtures and templates.
• Manufacture moulds from drawings through validation.
• Inspect moulds and dies for defects in finish, fit and function.
• Set feed rates, spindle speeds and depths for CNC.
• Conduct test runs and support production parameters.
• Operate and program EDM machines.
• Quality check own and peers’ work.
• Follow procedures and safety standards.
• Verify mould operation across hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems before release.

Skills

Operating CAD/CAM systems

Diagnosing mould defects

Maintaining precision.

Project planning skills

Quality control

Project planning

Problem solving

Education

Trade Test Certification

N2–N6 Mechanical or Engineering certificate

Tools

SolidWorks

Edgecam

Mastercam

EDM machines

Job description

An established plastic manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Toolmaker with plastic manufacturing experience to join their team in Johannesburg. The Senior Toolmaker will make, maintain, and repair the moulds used in plastic injection moulding. They ensure the moulds work correctly so production runs smoothly and efficiently. The job needs strong technical skills, precision machining, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and understand CAD/CAM systems (e.g., SolidWorks, Edgecam, Mastercam).
• Diagnose and resolve mould defects, providing practical solutions.
• Assist in project planning by breaking down complex jobs into manageable tasks.
• Maintain and update records and digital systems (timesheets, inventory, mould history).
• Monitor and manage daily workflows to align with the master production schedule.
• Raise alerts when project delays or challenges (“Red Flag” issues) occur.
• Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, callipers, verniers, gauges, CMMs) to ensure high standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of Toolroom machinery.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble moulds accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure work meets quality, dimensional, and functional standards.
• Design and fabricate production jigs, fixtures, and templates as required.
• Manufacture complete moulds from engineering drawings through validation and approval.
• Inspect completed moulds and dies for defects in finish, fit, and function.
• Apply correct feed rates, spindle speeds, and cutting depths to optimise CNC machining.
• Conduct test runs of new or modified moulds, supporting production with setup and process parameters.
• Operate and program EDM machines, with full knowledge of the EDM process.
• Conduct quality checks on own work and peer work before release.
• Follow all operating procedures and safety standards.
• Verify correct operation of moulds across hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems before production release.

Requirements

• Qualified Toolmaker (Trade Test certified).
• N2–N6 Mechanical or Engineering certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of tooling experience, including CAD/CAM applications.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Knowledge of

• Pneumatics and hydraulic systems.
• Electrical components and controls.
• Working with fine tolerances and high-precision tooling.
• Understanding material specifications and behaviour.
• Heat treatment processes.
• New mould builds, repairs, and modifications.
• Fault diagnosis and resolution in moulds.
• CNC programming, particularly with Edgecam and Mastercam.
• Mould shutoffs, assembly/disassembly, and workflow tracking.

How to Apply

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career‑changing move.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Sonique Beetge at [e-mail] or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV to: [e-mail].