Toolmaker at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading plastics manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Toolmaker with strong experience in plastic injection mould tooling, precision machining, and tool maintenance to join their team in Brackenfell Industrial, Cape Town. The company operates a fully integrated product development and injection moulding facility, supplying custom plastic components to industries including automotive, agriculture, retail, logistics, hospitality, and biomedical sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring tooling reliability, production efficiency, and high-quality output within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain injection moulds, dies, jigs, and fixtures
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Set up and operate conventional and CNC machinery (lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, etc.)
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine tooling inspections
• Diagnose and resolve tooling and production-related issues
• Ensure all tooling meets required tolerances and quality standards
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve tooling performance

Requirements:

• Trade-tested Toolmaker qualification
• Proven experience in plastic injection moulding or precision manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of mould-making and tool repair
• Experience with conventional and/or CNC machining equipment
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and within a team