Tool and Die Maker at Kempston Recruitment

• Our client in Durban is seeking a qualified and Trade Tested Tool and Die Maker to join their team 
• The role involves analysing design specifications, shaping and assembling metal components, and testing completed tools to ensure accurate dimensions and efficient production.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• N4 Mechanical (preferably including Strength & Materials, Mechanical Trade Theory, and Mathematics)
• Trade Test: Tool and Die Maker
• Minimum 3–5 years’ relevant experience as a Tool and Die Maker

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture jigs and templates as production aids
• Visualise and calculate metal shapes and tolerances
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, schematics, and models
• Prepare templates, sketches, and determine work processes
• Compute dimensions, tolerances, and set up machine tools
• Position, secure, measure, and machine metal or castings
• Measure and mark metal for machining
• Set up, operate, and maintain machine tools including milling, drilling, grinding, boring, and shaping equipment
• Verify components using instruments such as verniers, callipers, micrometres, CMMs, and electronic devices
• Cut, shape, fit, assemble, and disassemble tooling components using hand tools
• Perform filing, grinding, and shimming to ensure smooth finishes
• Assemble and fit press tooling
• Conduct routine die maintenance, refurbishment, and improvements
• Attend to breakdowns, identify faults, and resolve press issues with minimal downtime
• Conduct try-outs for new and modified press dies
• Inspect finished tools and dies for defects, smoothness, and contour accuracy
• Identify spare part requirements