Gauteng: Senior Toolmaker posted by Riseup Management
Posted on 2025-08-01 00:00:00
| Employer | Riseup Management |
|---|---|
| Category | Trade/Artisan/Technical Management |
| Location | Gauteng / Gauteng |
Job Summary
A Mid level Tool Maker in a plastic injection mould company is a mid level skilled and experienced professional who plays a pivotal role in the production process of plastic parts and components. Their primary responsibility is to create, maintain, and repair the moulds used for injection moulding, ensuring the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, precision machining techniques, and a keen eye for detail.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Workshop
Key responsibilities:
- To display respect to all
- To show willingness and acceptance to learn from others.
- To show willingness to teach others.
- To adhere to timekeeping protocols
- To work with and understand the full operation of one of the following CAD, CAM software systems (SolidWorks, Edgecam, Mastercam)
- To troubleshoot moulds for all possible defects and to be able to formulate and suggest solutions.
- To assist with the planning by breaking down projects into smaller segments for allocation to multi-parties.
- To ensure that all the relevant documentation and computer systems are kept up to date as required. For e.g.: time sheets, stock control system, mould history, etc.
- To assist and monitor that the daily workflow and master schedule is kept on track.
- To raise “Red Flags” should any aspect of a project prove problematic or fall behind schedule.
- To assist with (on the job training) for anyone who may need assistance.
- To use precision measuring instruments such as, micrometre’s, callipers, verniers, gauges and co-ordinate measuring machines and methods.
- Carry out basic machine maintenance on all Toolroom equipment.
- Stripping, repairing and re-assembling of moulds.
- Ensure that all work carried out meets the required quality standards.
- Design and manufacture production jigs, and templates.
- Manufacture a complete mould from drawing to final part approval meeting all the required condition.
- Inspecting finished moulds and dies for final fit and finish including surface finishes for any defects.
- Have a working knowledge of cutter feeds versus spindle speeds as well as depth of cut in order to be able to successfully program a CNC machining centre.
- To conduct a test run on any new mould or modified mould and assist the production team as to what the operating parameters for each particular mould are.
- Must understand the EDM process and be able to set up and program the EDM machine.
- To do a full quality audit on all work done before sending it out including the work of others.
- To stick to all operating procedures as laid out.
- Test and confirm hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical operation of any mould before sending it out to production.
The employee commits to familiarizing himself/herself with the ISO 9001:2015 Standard, Quality Manual, Procedures and Works Instructions related to his/her activities.
The above description may be altered from time to time by the Employer in consultation with the Employee, who will be expected to comply with such reasonable variations.
Core skills
- Proficient in English – read and write.
- Must be a Team Player
- Understanding the practice of – OHSE
- Good Housekeeping
- Computer Literate
- Enjoys training and development of staff.
Knowledge in:
- Pneumatics
- Electrical systems
- Fine Tolerances
- Material Specifications
- Heat Treatment methods
- Hydraulics
Knowledge of:
- Building new moulds
- Mould modifications
- Mould repairs
- Fault finding on moulds.
- Hydraulic on Moulds
- Shutoffs and their requirements
- Strip and Assembling of Moulds
- Workflow systems & tracking of work
- CNC Programing using EDGECAM, Mastercam
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Toolmaker Trade Test
- N2-N6 Mechanical or Engineering certificate
- Minimum of 5 years Tooling and CAD / Cam working experience
- Interpret drawings.
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