Senior Toolmaker - Toolroom Development

Fouche & Co Recruitment; South Africa; Sur place; ZAR 424 000 - 558 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fouche & Co Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Toolmaker for a leading technology, manufacturing and distribution company. The role centres on setting up a new toolroom, maintaining and repairing production tooling, and expanding into new tool manufacturing with eventual departmental leadership.

Key duties include interpreting engineering drawings, working with conventional and CNC machinery, and advising on toolroom equipment and CAD/CAM solutions.

Qualifications

• Recognised Toolmaker trade test strongly preferred.
• Grade 12/Matric.
• N4–N6 certificate or relevant mechanical diploma advantageous.
• Solid experience in a production tool room building, repairing and maintaining tools.
• Proven experience with injection moulds or dies (progressive dies ideal).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings; 3D CAD and CNC exposure is a strong advantage.

Responsabilités

• Set up, develop and manage the technical aspects of a new toolroom facility.
• Manufacture, repair, modify and maintain production tooling; support toolroom setup and production tooling.
• Work hands-on with conventional toolroom machinery and CNC equipment; interpret drawings accurately.
• Identify, source and evaluate toolroom equipment, CAD/CAM packages and systems.
• Assemble, fit and test tools; troubleshoot to ensure drawings and specs are met.
• Maintain complete tool records including drawings, maintenance logs and spare parts.
• Transition into supervision as the department grows and new staff join.

Connaissances

Toolmaking

Drawing interpretation

CAD/CAM

CNC machinery

Toolroom setup

Quality inspection

Formation

Grade 12 / Matric

N4–N6 certificate or relevant diploma

Outils

CAD/CAM software

3D CAD design

Conventional toolroom machinery

CNC machinery

Description du poste

A leading technology, manufacturing, and distribution company is expanding its internal technical capabilities.

A hands‑on, permanent Toolmaker position focused on setting up a new toolroom, maintaining and repairing production tooling initially, and expanding into new tool manufacturing and departmental leadership as the facility grows.

Key responsibilities

• Play a key role in setting up, developing, and managing the technical aspects of a newly established toolroom facility.
• Manufacture, repair, modify, and maintain production tooling, with an initial strong focus on toolroom setup, repairs, and supporting ongoing production.
• Work hands‑on with conventional tool room machinery and CNC equipment, interpreting engineering drawings accurately and using precision measuring tools.
• Assist in identifying, recommending, and sourcing appropriate toolroom equipment, CAD/CAM packages, and operational systems.
• Assemble, fit, and try out tools, troubleshooting issues to ensure components meet drawing and quality specifications.
• Keep comprehensive tool records up to date, including drawings, maintenance logs, and spare parts.
• Transition into a supervisory or management role as the department expands and additional staff are recruited.

Requirements

• Recognized Toolmaker trade test (Red Seal or merSETA certificate) strongly preferred.
• Grade 12/Matric.
• N4–N6 certificate or relevant Mechanical Engineering diploma would be advantageous.
• Solid practical experience in a production tool room building, repairing, and maintaining tools.
• Proven experience with injection moulds, press dies, or progressive dies (experience in both is ideal, but strong experience in either will be considered).
• Technical competence to interpret engineering drawings, with 3D CAD design and conventional/CNC machinery experience serving as a strong advantage.

Attributes

• Proactive, independent problem‑solver with high initiative and the drive to take ownership.
• Versatile and adaptable, comfortable working autonomously as the sole initial member of a growing department.
• Eagerness to build something from the ground up and grow alongside the business.

Salary

R38 000 – R50 000 gross per month, negotiable (depending on qualifications, experience, and technical capabilities)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.