Jig Fabricator

SUMMARY:
To fabricate, assemble, and maintain jigs and fixtures used in manufacturing or assembly processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability in production operations. Development of products and general technical support.

POSITION INFO:

Fabrication:

•Interpret mechanical drawings, CAD files, and technical specifications to fabricate jigs and fixtures.
•Cut, weld, drill, and assemble metal components using appropriate fabrication techniques and tools.
•Ensure dimensional accuracy and alignment of jigs according to tolerance requirements.
•Modify and repair existing jigs and fixtures as per operational needs or quality feedback.
•Perform jig try-outs to confirm functional integrity before release to production.
•Collaborate with process engineers and production teams to design jigs that improve efficiency and ergonomics.
•Maintain a record of jig builds, modifications, and service history.
•Conduct preventative maintenance and calibration of jigs.
•Maintain high safety and quality standards throughout the fabrication process.

Tooling Maintenance:

•Maintain and repair production tooling
•Develop new tooling or modify existing tooling when required
•Change and set tooling
•Diagnose and repair faults on tooling during the production run
•Manufacture basic tooling and production tooling to drawing or sample part
•Move, lift, lower and look after tooling

Maintenance Process (Post Maintenance):
•Test and commission machinery or equipment prior to handover

•Complete the Planned Maintenance Schedule (Work completed, work not completed, spares used, spares not available, time taken, observations, problems, etc.)
•Identify any other work required (including additional spares)
•Clean up after completion of job and inform the responsible person that the maintenance has been completed to the required standard

Educational:

•Matric/ Grade 12
•Production Technology Level 4
•Welding Training (TIG, MIG and Arc Welding)

Experiential:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within an Automotive Manufacturing environment