Toolmaker

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their team in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical knowledge of injection moulding along with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining injection moulds, assisting with tool trials, and performing tooling repairs.

This position offers a dynamic work environment and is suited for hands-on individuals willing to work shifts. A Heavy Duty Crane License is advantageous for applicants.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a qualified Toolmaker within an injection moulding environment.
• Knowledge of hot runners, grained surfaces, and 2K materials.
• Heavy Duty Crane License will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain and care for all injection moulds.
• Ensure tooling is prepared and available for production requirements.
• Complete all required repair and defect reporting documentation.

Skills

Injection moulding expertise

Tool maintenance

Problem solving

Experience with large moulds

Strong technical knowledge

Education

N3 qualification plus Trade Certificate

Job description

A leading international manufacturer in the automotive industry is seeking a qualified and experienced Toolmaker to join their team based in Fort Jackson. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on individual with strong technical expertise in injection moulding and tooling maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely maintain and care for all injection moulds
• Assist with tool trials and tool preparation alongside the planning department
• Ensure tooling is prepared and available for production requirements
• Perform tooling repairs and servicing according to company standards and guidelines
• Flush and clean tooling after production runs
• Complete all required repair and defect reporting documentation
• Report deviations and concerns to management
• Maintain Toolroom equipment, machinery, and 5S standards

Minimum Requirements

• N3 qualification plus Trade Certificate
• 3–5 years’ experience as a qualified Toolmaker within an injection moulding environment
• Strong technical knowledge of the injection moulding industry
• Experience working with large moulds up to 50 tons
• Knowledge of hot runners, grained surfaces, and 2K materials
• Understanding of injection moulding processes and settings to assist with fault finding and problem solving
• Willingness to work shifts
• Heavy Duty Crane License will be advantageous