Senior Trade Tested Tool, jog & Die Maker, Knysna, Western Cape

We are a well-established injection moulding company situated in Knysna, and we are looking for a tool, jig and die maker to join our toolroom.

Duties include but are not limited to:·

· Making new injection moulding dies

· Making tools and jigs for metal presses

· Repair and maintain press tools &, die

· Routine servicing and regrinding of tools

· Set up & Utilise different tooling, cutters, tips and holders

· Ability to use all toolroom machinery, lathes, spark eroders, milling machines, grinders etc

· CNC machine operation. Qualification & Experience required:· Grade 12· Tool making (Red seal)

· Autocad / Rhino

· At least 5-10 years post trade experience in plastic injection mould making

· Administrative and planning skills

· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight dead lines

· Tool maintenance skills

· Specialised tool making and repair skills

· Working knowledge of machining and tool making standards and practices

· Equipment operation including fault finding and repair

· Study drawings, sketches, models or specifications to plan the fabrication of the tool or die

Must be of sober habits and willing to work overtime. Please provide contactable references. This is a full time, permanent position and will require relocation to Knysna. Starting date and salary to be discussed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.