Toolmaker

Requirements: Matric / Grade 12 (minimum) Trade Test: Qualified Toolmaker (N5) 3 years Technical, Maintenance and Toolmaking experience in a manufacturing environment 3 years minimum experience in the use of tool-room machinery (lathes, mills, etc.) Essential Knowledge and Required Skills: Computer Literacy (Basic MS Office, SAP, ERP Systems and other job-specific software systems). Knowledge of relevant maintenance practices/designs/methodologies / SOPs. Housekeeping and safety principles Job Duties: Toolmaking Duties: Manufactures new tooling and additional spares to support production activity and customer deadlines. Takes ownership of a 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 the 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 records on the Tool Room database. Maintenance and Production Support: Performs routine servicing, repairs and maintenance on production line tooling, jigs, moulds and fixtures. Attends to breakdowns, carries out Planned Preventive Maintenance, and Root Maintenance services performed on tools and spares within set timeframes. Root cause analysis performed. Engineering level changes and modifications to tools are completed within set timeframes. Potential failures and impact on production downtime are considered. Test and confirm the hydraulic/pneumatic operation of tools before returning to production. Attends various meetings and takes action/communicates instructions.Supports Artisans and Operators and trains staff within own work group. Attributes: Proactive. Action-oriented. Problem-solving and Analytical skills. Flexibility. Planning and Organising. Customer Focused. Resilient. Communication skills Reporting and Administration: Identifies and escalates any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage. Reports breakdowns of root causes, equipment faults, lost time, accidents, and management concerns. Documents and updates work records. Salary: Basic of: R27 000 How to apply:

Location: Uitenhage, ZA

Posted Date: 9/6/2025