Toolmaker & CNC Machinist — Precision & Quality

Dana Canada Corp.; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd is hiring a Toolmaker to set up, operate, and fine-tune tooling and machinery for high-volume production.

You will read engineering drawings, adjust CNC and manual machines, and inspect finished tooling for dimensional accuracy and quality, ensuring products meet stringent specifications and production deadlines.

Join a team focused on precision, safety, and continuous improvement across the tooling shop floor.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) completed.
• Recognised Trade Test qualification as Toolmaker essential.
• N3-N6 Engineering qualification (Mechanical Engineering or related field) would be advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years' post-trade experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Proven experience in manufacture, maintenance, repair, and modification of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and related tooling.
• Experience operating and setting up conventional and CNC machine tools within a production environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tooling designs.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments like micrometers, verniers, dial indicators, height gauges.
• Experience tool try-outs, troubleshooting tooling issues, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of machining processes, tooling materials, tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and meet deadlines.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably automotive.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust CNC and conventional machinery for toolmaking.
• Cut, shape, trim, and prepare materials to specification using appropriate equipment.
• Inspect tooling and finished products for dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
• Measure and lay out materials using precision instruments.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Fabricate and modify tooling including dies, jigs, gauges, and fixtures.
• Ensure safety and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Upgrade machine settings to optimise quality and efficiency.

Skills

Toolmaking knowledge

Machining processes

Quality standards

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Recognised Trade Test qualification as a Toolmaker

N3-N6 Engineering qualification (Mechanical Engineering or related field) advantageous

Tools

CNC machine tools

Conventional machine tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd is hiring a Toolmaker to set up, operate, and fine-tune tooling and machinery for high-volume production.

You will read engineering drawings, adjust CNC and manual machines, and inspect finished tooling for dimensional accuracy and quality, ensuring products meet stringent specifications and production deadlines.

Join a team focused on precision, safety, and continuous improvement across the tooling shop floor.