Toolmaker

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Toolmaker to join their dynamic team in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: 

• Routine servicing and regrinding of tools
• Repair and maintenance of press tools / die repairs
• Attend breakdowns, identify faults and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production
• Plan repair work, report on breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management
• Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage  
• Operate Forklift truck and lifting equipment  
• In new tooling – support new tooling and ancillary spares to support production activity and customer deadlines - assist in tooling buyoffs and trials
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management system requirements – participate in carrying out FMEA/related activities; carry out and document engineering level changes to tools and modifications
• Test tools (electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic operation) before returning to production document
• Understand and operate within budget/cost measures for tooling
• Active involvement in continuous improvement activities
• Active involvement in safety – eg. ensure risk assessments are available, read and understood for each activity undertaken & promote environmental issues – ensure all
  company procedures re environment are understood and followed. Ensure safe working environment exists for self and colleagues – compliance to all legislation & procedures
• Lead and train/support technicians or trainees in own work group

• Trade-tested and experienced Toolmakers (new projects and tool maintenance/repair) is essential
• Previous industry / product related experience preferential
• Valid forklift and crane licenses highly advantageous
• Essential is the applicants understanding of manufacturing techniques & 5S processes; principles of continuous improvement, fundamental financial/cost concepts
• Experience in project management/project team participation – inclusive of working to tight production/project targets, is essential to this position