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Relocate to Belgium | Employer-Sponsored Opportunity
A leading manufacturing company in Belgium is looking for an experienced Toolmaker to join its precision engineering and toolroom team.
If you have experience maintaining, repairing, and manufacturing precision injection molds while working to the highest quality standards, this is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term international career with a modern European manufacturer.
Successful candidates will receive employer-sponsored relocation and immigration support throughout the recruitment process.
About the Role
As a Toolmaker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of precision injection molds that support high-volume manufacturing.
Working within a modern toolroom, you'll use your machining expertise to repair, modify, optimise, and manufacture tooling that keeps production running efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
What You'll Be Doing
Your responsibilities will include:
Maintaining, servicing, and repairing precision injection molds
Manufacturing and reworking mold components using conventional and CNC machining equipment
Performing milling, turning, grinding, polishing, and precision fitting
Diagnosing mold wear, damage, and performance issues
Implementing tooling improvements and engineering modifications
Reading and interpreting technical drawings, CAD models, and engineering specifications
Working to tight tolerances using precision measuring equipment
Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised toolroom environment
Collaborating with engineering and production teams to improve tooling performance and manufacturing efficiency
We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
A qualification in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Mechanics, or equivalent practical experience
Proven experience in toolmaking, mold maintenance, mold manufacturing, or precision machining
Strong knowledge of milling, turning, grinding, polishing, and precision machining processes
The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD designs
Experience working to tight tolerances using precision measuring equipment
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative engineering team
Advantageous Experience
EDM (Wire EDM or Sinker EDM)
CNC machining
Injection mold design modifications
High-volume manufacturing environments
Candidate Requirements
South African citizen
Willing and able to relocate to Belgium
Good Afrikaans proficiency is essential
Valid passport (or willing to obtain one)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship
What's On Offer
Permanent, full-time employment in Belgium
Competitive European salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work with advanced tooling and precision manufacturing technologies
Ongoing technical training and professional development
Stable employment with a leading international manufacturing company
Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Excellent long-term career growth opportunities
Shape Your Future in Belgium
If you're an experienced Toolmaker looking to take your career to an international level, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step towards your career in Belgium.
