Toolmaker

We are looking for a Toolmaker in the manufacturing industry based in Gqeberha. Job Purpose To provide operational support by assuming responsibility for the repair, maintenance and improvement of all tooling, jigs, moulds and fixtures to the highest standards of quality and compliance to meet set targets. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manufactures new tooling and additional spares to support production activity and customer deadlines. Takes ownership of smaller less complex specific tool suite to develop and maintain performance with minimal supervision. Identifies spares requirements and log usage. Supports new project tooling from commissioning stages through to start of production. Assists in tooling buyoffs and trials. Keeps up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends regarding tool making and contributes to studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends. Records all relevant data in relation to tooling and record on the Tool Room database. Tools and spares manufactured to production and customer deadlines. Performance targets and standards achieved. Spares requirements determined and upheld. Project phases followed and successfully commissioned. Tooling trials conducted successfully. Studies to future trends performed. Data recorded in database QUALIFICATIONS: Matric (NQF 4) Trade Test: Toolmaker (NQF 5) EXPERIENCE: Up to 3 years’ Technical, Maintenance and Toolmaking experience in a manufacturing environment 3 years minimum experience in use of tool-room machinery (lathes, mills etc.) TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Computer Literacy (Basic MS Office; and SAP, ERP Systems and other job-specific software systems). Knowledge of relevant maintenance practices / designs / methodologies / SOPs. Housekeeping and safety principles Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 7/2/2025