Senior Toolroom Maker - Plastics Manufacturing (65420) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• Our client, plastic manufacturing company is looking to hire a Mid to Senior Toolmaker, based in Roodepoort. This person will play a pivotal role in the production process of plastic parts and components.
• Their primary responsibility is to create, maintain, and repair the moulds used for injection moulding, ensuring the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, precision machining techniques, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot moulds for all possible defects and to be able to formulate and suggest solutions.
• Assist with the planning by breaking down projects into smaller segments for allocation to multi-parties.
• Ensure that all the relevant documentation and computer systems are kept up to date as required. For e.g.: time sheets, stock control system, mould history, etc.
• Assist and monitor that the daily workflow and master schedule is kept on track.
• Raise "Red Flags" should any aspect of a project prove problematic or fall behind schedule.
• Assist with on-the-job training for anyone who may need assistance.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as, micrometre's, callipers, verniers, gauges and co-ordinate measuring machines and methods.
• Carry out basic machine maintenance on all Toolroom equipment.
• Stripping, repairing and re-assembling of moulds.
• Ensure that all work carried out meets the required quality standards.
• Design and manufacture production jigs, and templates.
• Manufacture a complete mould from drawing to final part approval meeting all the required condition.
• Inspecting finished moulds and dies for final fit and finish including surface finishes for any defects.
• Have a working knowledge of cutter feeds versus spindle speeds as well as depth of cut in order to be able to successfully program a CNC machining centre.
• Conduct a test run on any new mould or modified mould and assist the production team as to what the operating parameters for each particular mould are.
• Do a full quality audit on all work done before sending it out including the work of others.
• Stick to all operating procedures as laid out.
• Test and confirm hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical operation of any mould before sending it out to production

Qualifications & Experience

• Toolmaker Trade Test
• N2-N6 Mechanical or Engineering certificate
• Minimum of 5 years Tooling and CAD / Cam working experience
• Able to Interpret drawings
• Must understand the EDM process and be able to set up and program the EDM machine.
• Experience and understanding the full operation of CAD, CAM software systems (SolidWorks, Edgecam, Mastercam would be preferable)
• Proficient in English - read and write.