NSA Tool Maker Artisan at Nissan Motor Corporation

PURPOSE / DETAILS OF THE JOB

A Toolmaker makes tools for manufacturing through a machining process, utilizing equipment to produce quality output.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• N3 / Matric and with Trade test Certificate
• Years of Experience 4 - 6 years in the Automotive Industry

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Comprehensive knowledge of operating and maintaining conventional machinery: Milling machines, lathes, vertical drilling machines, cylindrical and surface grinding.
• Able to use precise measuring devices and instruments.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understand the basic tooling principles and working of jigs, fixtures, setting fixtures, small piercing and cutting tools and gauges.
• High skill of conducting draw die formability study and implementing countermeasures.
• Ability to set die for trial or tryout purposes
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Ability to do major and minor die repairs.
• Good welding skill (Co2, Arc and Tig welding)
• Ability to carry out die modification as per drawing
• Ability to calculate die cutting clearance.
• Ability to repair flying cam cutting edge.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Co2, Tig welding and Spot-welding jigs and fixtures Maintenance and improvements to ensure Production and QC targets are met and maintained.
• Standby for identified Production areas during Day shift; Overtime and Night shift when required.
• Manufacturing of New Tools jigs and Fixtures when required.
• Assist Trial team with commissioning of new Tools, Jigs and Fixtures.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environment standards
• Must be able to make decisions & escalate appropriately
• Read and write English. 
• Apply logic to work
• Detail orientated
• High levels of assertiveness
• Coping skills in terms of stress
• Sound knowledge of different tools/equipment identification
• Basic computer skills
• Sound knowledge of different tools / equipment identification