Toolmaker

Toolmaker - Montague Gardens, Cape Town - Salary R150 to R180 per hour

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Toolmaker with a strong background in plastic injection moulding and blow moulds. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, and repair of precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures used in our toolroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture and assemble moulds to specification

• Maintain and repair plastic injection and blow mould tools

• Read and interpret engineering drawings

• Operate toolroom machinery including lathes, milling machines, and grinders

• Ensure high-quality finishes and tolerances

• Troubleshoot tooling problems and provide solutions

• Collaborate with design and production teams

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a plastic moulding environment

• Knowledge of both injection and blow moulding processes

• Ability to use conventional and CNC toolroom equipment

• Strong attention to detail and precision

• Trade Test qualification advantageous