Toolmaker

Beaver Immigration Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 837,000 - 1,301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation to Belgium

Professional development

International exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Belgian manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join its precision engineering and toolroom team. You will maintain, repair, and manufacture precision injection molds, working in a modern toolroom with CNC and conventional equipment.

The role requires reading engineering drawings and CAD designs, precise measurement with skilled inspection, and independent work within a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Mechanics or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in toolmaking, mold maintenance, mold manufacturing, or precision machining.
• Strong knowledge of milling, turning, grinding, polishing, and precision machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD designs.
• Experience working to tight tolerances using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, servicing, and repairing precision injection molds.
• Manufacturing and reworking mold components using conventional and CNC machining equipment.
• Performing milling, turning, grinding, polishing, and precision fitting.
• Diagnosing mold wear, damage, and performance issues.
• Implementing tooling improvements and engineering modifications.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, CAD models, and engineering specifications.
• Working to tight tolerances using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised toolroom environment.
• Collaborating with engineering and production teams to improve tooling performance and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Toolmaking

Mold maintenance

Precision machining

Reading CAD drawings

Tolerances

Independent work

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Toolmaking

Tools

CNC machining

CAD systems

Job description

Relocate to Belgium | Employer-Sponsored Opportunity

A leading manufacturing company in Belgium is looking for an experienced Toolmaker to join its precision engineering and toolroom team.

If you have experience maintaining, repairing, and manufacturing precision injection molds while working to the highest quality standards, this is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term international career with a modern European manufacturer.

Successful candidates will receive employer-sponsored relocation and immigration support throughout the recruitment process.

About the Role

As a Toolmaker , you'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of precision injection molds that support high-volume manufacturing.

Working within a modern toolroom, you'll use your machining expertise to repair, modify, optimise, and manufacture tooling that keeps production running efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining, servicing, and repairing precision injection molds
• Manufacturing and reworking mold components using conventional and CNC machining equipment
• Performing milling, turning, grinding, polishing, and precision fitting
• Diagnosing mold wear, damage, and performance issues
• Implementing tooling improvements and engineering modifications
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, CAD models, and engineering specifications
• Working to tight tolerances using precision measuring equipment
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised toolroom environment
• Collaborating with engineering and production teams to improve tooling performance and manufacturing efficiency

We're Looking For

• A qualification in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Mechanics , or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience in toolmaking, mold maintenance, mold manufacturing, or precision machining
• Strong knowledge of milling, turning, grinding, polishing, and precision machining processes
• The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD designs
• Experience working to tight tolerances using precision measuring equipment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative engineering team

Advantageous Experience

• EDM (Wire EDM or Sinker EDM)
• CNC machining
• Injection mold design modifications
• High-volume manufacturing environments

Candidate Requirements

• South African citizen
• Willing and able to relocate to Belgium
• Good Afrikaans proficiency is essential
• Valid passport (or willing to obtain one)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship

What's On Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment in Belgium
• Competitive European salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with advanced tooling and precision manufacturing technologies
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Stable employment with a leading international manufacturing company
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellent long-term career growth opportunities

Shape Your Future in Belgium

If you're an experienced Toolmaker looking to take your career to an international level, we'd love to hear from you.