Toolmaker Press Tooling

Toolmaker Press Tooling

Maitland

R37 000 med and prov contributions

Engineering Machine Shop seeks a Trade Tested Toolmaker with solid progressive press tooling experience/CNC programming experience.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for making precision tools/parts (such as jigs molds dies and progression press tool assemblies.

Special guides and holding devices which are used in the manufacturing process to make products.

Work with variety of materials including metals alloys plastics and ceramics etc.

Monitor tools produced to identify and implement any necessary modification and repairs.

Monitor of tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates.

Knowledge and understanding of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines a solid background in a variety of technical and IT processes.

Assembling fitting and repairing of tools.

Working according to engineering drawings to measure and mark the design for a tool and/or part.

Use hand tools such as files hacksaws grinders etc.

Use of machinery such as lathes presses milling machines CNC machines tool & cutter grinders to cut shape or form tools or parts.

Check parts and/or tools dimensions according drawing tolerances. Attending machine breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem in the Toolroom.

Tool maintenance and compiling reports.

Creating and reading of engineering drawings. Understanding CNC coding language.

Any other toolingrelated functions as instructed by the line manager.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Must be Trade Tested.

Min 3 5 years experience in designing tools (press tools is imperative) and fixtures for the manufacturing environment.

Knowledge and understand 2D and 3D computer aided design and manufacturing software (CAD/CAM).

Use Precision measurement instruments such as micrometers gauges clocks vernier calipers etc.

Remote Work :

No