Senior Toolmaker

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior Toolmaker in Roodepoort, Gauteng. This hands-on role involves manufacturing, repairing, and optimizing injection moulds, with a focus on quality and efficiency. Candidates must have a Trade Test in Toolmaking, N2-N6 Mechanical qualifications, and a minimum of 5 years experience in the field. Strong CAD/CAM skills are essential, and the role offers a stable manufacturing environment and the chance to work on exciting new projects.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in injection moulding tooling.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, modify, and maintain injection moulds.
• Diagnose mould faults and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct mould trials and assist with production setup.

Skills

Injection mould modification

CNC programming

Precision measuring

CAD/CAM software

Education

Trade Test as a Toolmaker

N2-N6 Mechanical or Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa Application Deadline: February 21, 2026

Role Overview

Our client, a well-established plastics injection moulding manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Senior Toolmaker to support mould manufacture, maintenance, and optimisation. This is a hands‑on technical role critical to ensuring mould quality, uptime, and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, modify, and maintain injection moulds
• Diagnose mould faults and implement effective solutions
• Operate and program CNC and EDM machines
• Conduct mould trials and support production setup
• Design and fabricate jigs and fixtures
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure quality standards
• Maintain tooling records and support workflow planning
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and safety standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Toolmaker (Trade Test)
• N2-N6 Mechanical or Engineering qualification
• Minimum 5 years' tooling experience in injection moulding
• Strong CAD/CAM experience (Edgecam, Mastercam, SolidWorks)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Why Consider This Role

• Technically strong, hands‑on tooling role
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on new builds, repairs, and optimisation projects