Responsibilities:

Operate Toolroom & Related Equipment:

• Operate all Toolroom machinery in an efficient, cost effective and safe way.
• Use Toolroom machinery in the production and maintenance of:
• Moulds.
• Related components.
• Other parts required by the company.

Manufacture and Repair of Moulds and Related Components:

• Manufacture and repair moulds and related componentry with accuracy and precision from interpreted drawings.
• Manufacture machine components as per plant requirements.
• Carry out fault finding and trouble – shooting on moulds and related componentry.
• Liaise with Management regarding any discrepancies in production or in performing allocated tasks.
• Set up and work to schedules that prioritize company commitments as determined by Management.
• Keep Toolroom equipment, workspaces and facilities neat, organized, healthy and safe at all times.
• Assess the condition of tooling returning from production and trigger works orders as needed.

. Reporting and Administration:

• Report as per performance standard and deadline.
• Be responsible for the machine shop and its content.
• Keep stock of various machining and cutting tools and maintain in a good functioning order. 

Health and Safety

• Ensure and enforce that aspects in area of responsibility conform to health and safety requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in area of responsibility (e.g. ensure cleanliness assigned machines and areas).
• Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues.
• Report any accidents, incidents and near misses.

 Quality

• Apply the company’s quality principles and standards.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Food Safety System Certification (FSSC)

• Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should: 
• Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards.
• Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager.
• Comply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System).

Self-development and Growth

• Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses. 
• Keep abreast of innovation and technical improvements for further self-development and the development of the company.

 Teamwork and co-operation.

• Self-Management.
• Leadership and interpersonal relationship.
• Product and service quality.

General

• Ensure team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available.
• Inform yourself about and apply the company’s principles and standards.
• Set an example, be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave.

Requirements:

• Clear Criminal Record
• Grade 12
• Trade Test Tool Jig and Die Maker (MERSETA)Minimum N2.
• Experience Minimum 10 years’ experience within the manufacturing industry in the position of Toolmaker and with extensive knowledge of Toolroom Equipment.

Knowledge
– Sound understanding of drawings.
– Sound knowledge on Lathe & 
milling machines, surface grinders
– Fundamentals of fault finding and 
equipment testing.
– Sound knowledge on H&S and safe 
working procedures.
– Technical knowledge of plastics 
processing

Skills
– Problem – solving skills.
– Installation of parts & related 
equipment.
– Fault finding and problem solving.
– Good verbal and written 
communication skills.
– Ability to act decisively and 
urgently.
– High level of emotional intelligence 
and interpersonal skills.
– Excellent organizational skills.

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