Roodepoort: Senior Toolmaker posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

Hire Resolve, an established plastic manufacturing company based in Johannesburg, is seeking a Senior Toolmaker with extensive experience in plastic manufacturing to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for making, maintaining, and repairing moulds used in plastic injection moulding, ensuring seamless production runs and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and understand CAD/CAM systems (e.g., SolidWorks, Edgecam, Mastercam)
• Diagnose and resolve mould defects, providing practical solutions
• Assist in project planning by breaking down complex jobs into manageable tasks
• Maintain and update records and digital systems (timesheets, inventory, mould history)
• Monitor and manage daily workflows to align with the master production schedule
• Raise alerts when project delays or challenges occur
• Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, callipers, verniers, gauges, CMMs) to ensure high standards
• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of Toolroom machinery
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble moulds accurately and efficiently
• Ensure work meets quality, dimensional, and functional standards
• Design and fabricate production jigs, fixtures, and templates as required
• Manufacture complete moulds from engineering drawings through validation and approval
• Inspect completed moulds and dies for defects in finish, fit, and function
• Apply correct feed rates, spindle speeds, and cutting depths to optimise CNC machining
• Conduct test runs of new or modified moulds, supporting production with setup and process parameters
• Operate and program EDM machines, with full knowledge of the EDM process
• Conduct quality checks on own work and peer work before release
• Follow all operating procedures and safety standards
• Verify correct operation of moulds across hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems before production release

Requirements

• Qualified Toolmaker (Trade Test certified)
• N2N6 Mechanical or Engineering certificate
• Minimum 5 years of tooling experience, including CAD/CAM applications
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Knowledge of:

• Pneumatics and hydraulic systems
• Electrical components and controls
• Working with fine tolerances and high-precision tooling
• Understanding material specifications and behaviour
• Heat treatment processes
• New mould builds, repairs, and modifications
• Fault diagnosis and resolution in moulds
• CNC programming, particularly with Edgecam and Mastercam