Toolmaker

The Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Toolmaker. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years of experience in designing tools and fixtures for a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include producing precision tools, monitoring machining efficiency, and maintaining tool quality. Familiarity with CNC programming and CAD/CAM software is essential for effective performance. This position offers a chance to work with diverse materials and contribute to innovative manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in designing tools and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Solid background in technical and IT processes.

Responsibilities

• Make precision tools/parts, including jigs and molds.
• Monitor tools to ensure efficient production.
• Assemble, fit, and repair tools according to engineering specifications.

Skills

Designing tools

CNC programming

Precision measurement

Tool maintenance

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Tool, Jig and Die Maker/Fitter and Turner Trade

Tools

CNC machines

CAD/CAM software

Lathe

Milling machines

Job description

TOOLMAKER – CAPE TOWN

Leader in the field of precision mechanical manufacturing seeks a Toolmaker at their premises in Cape Town

For the position you would be required to have:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Tool, Jig and Die Maker/Fitter and Turner Trade.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in designing tools (progressive press tools is imperative) and fixtures for manufacturing environment.
• Tool Making Technician

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only)

• Responsible for making precision tools/parts (such as jigs, molds, dies and progression press tool assemblies.
• Special guides and holding devices, which are used in the manufacturing process to make products.
• Work with variety of materials including metals, alloys, plastics, and ceramics etc.
• Monitor tools produced to identify and implement any necessary modification and repairs.
• Monitor of tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates.
• Knowledge and understand computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, a solid background in a variety of technical and IT processes.
• Assembling, fitting, and repairing of tools.
• Working according to engineering drawings to measure and mark the design for a tool and/or part.
• Use hand tools such as files, hacksaws, grinders etc.
• Use of machinery such as lathes, presses, milling machines, CNC machines, tool & cutter grinders to cut, shape or form tools or parts.
• Knowledge and understand 2D and 3D computer aided design and manufacturing software (CAD/CAM).
• Use Precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, gauges, clocks, vernier calipers etc.
• Check parts and/or tools dimensions according drawing tolerances.
• Attending machine breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem in Toolroom.
• Tool maintenance and compiling reports.
• Creating and reading of engineering drawings.
• Understanding CNC coding language.
• CNC programming
• Any other tooling related functions as instructed by the line manager.

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.