Toolmaker Plastic Injection Moulding Toolmaker – Killarney Gardens at West Coast Personnel

• A well-established manufacturing business based in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Plastic Injection Moulding Toolmaker to join their toolroom team on a permanent basis.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, repair and modification of plastic injection moulds used within a production and manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands-on, technically strong Toolmaker who can work accurately, independently and under pressure, while supporting production output and maintaining high-quality toolroom standards.
• The ideal candidate must have solid practical experience working specifically with plastic injection moulding tools, together with strong fault-finding ability, attention to detail and a sound understanding of mould maintenance and repair processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Toolmaker with a recognised trade qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience working on plastic injection moulds is essential.
• Strong knowledge of mould maintenance, repairs and modifications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using conventional toolroom machinery.
• CNC experience will be advantageous.
• Must be able to work accurately and independently.
• Good practical problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work from the company’s premises in Killarney Gardens.
• Contactable references are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, maintain, repair and modify plastic injection moulds.
• Perform preventative maintenance on moulds to reduce downtime and support production efficiency.
• Fault-find and repair mould-related issues.
• Assist with tool trials, mould improvements and modifications where required.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, tool designs and specifications.
• Operate conventional toolroom machinery safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all tooling work is completed to the required quality and production standards.
• Support the production team by ensuring moulds are available, operational and in good working condition.
• Work closely with the toolroom, production and quality teams to resolve tooling and production-related issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised toolroom working environment.
• Follow safe working practices and company procedures at all times.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Please only apply if you meet the following requirements:
• You are a qualified Toolmaker.
• You have at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• You have hands-on experience with plastic injection moulding tools.
• You are able to work on-site in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town.
• You have contactable employment references.