Toolmaker - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) at Unique Personnel

Job Description    
REPORTING TO THE TOOLROOM TEAM LEADER, INJECTION MOULDING

JOB PURPOSE:

• To manufacture moulds and tools used in the company’s manufacturing processes. This includes reading and interpreting technical drawings or computer-generated designs to machine moulds and tools.

JOB FUNCTION:

Production 

• Ensure that projects are manufactured and assembled according to drawing and required quality standards 
• Carry out sample trials of tools to ensure mouldings are correct and repaired if required. 
• Setting of machines and processing equipment to specification 
• Optimisation of manufacturing processes for own work to reduce tooling costs 
• Ensure General housekeeping is maintained as per departmental standards Inspection and Maintenance 
• Inspect equipment daily and repair where required. 
• Report on condition of equipment on weekly basis. 
• Interpretation and rectification of deviations. 
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance as per OHS regulations, quality standards and maintenance procedures. Compliance
• Ensure Quality and safety standards are adhered to. 
• Ensure PPE is used as required by legislation.
• Quality management system is maintained in work area as per departmental standards

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or Technical Qualification. 
• Qualification/Trade Certificate in Tool & Die-Making 
• 5 years relevant experience in post-apprenticeship.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail, good communication skills, innovative, quality and safety orientated, 

Applications knowledge:

• Displays good knowledge of CAD /CAM, CNC Code and MS Office Suite.

Equipment knowledge:

• Displays a good working knowledge of milling, turning, grinding, electrical plunge sparking and other tool room machines. 

Draughting knowledge:

• Is able to read and interpret engineering drawings. 
• Mechanical knowledge: Is able to use precise measuring devices and instruments Displays basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 
• Product knowledge: Understands the properties and characteristics of metals and other materials used for moulds and tools. 
• Displays good knowledge of the processing equipment that utilise mould and tool dies. 
• Is able to discuss the properties and processing behaviour of polymer materials